As a speaker for women's groups for 22 years, Kitty Chappell realized that many women struggle with forgiveness. "They don't know how to get beyond their pain and progress to the point where they can forgive." Kitty shared her own horrific story and subsequent triumph with listeners, and was repeatedly asked, "Have you written a book on this?" Sins of a Father was born out of that demand. Kitty Chappell has also contributed to numerous periodicals. She makes her home in Gilbert, Arizona, with her husband, Jerry.