Deb Mercier lives in outstate Minnesota. As the mother of two, her main job is picking things up. In her spare time, she writes books for children and humor essays for adults. Deb's education credits include a B.A. in English from St. Cloud State University and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She volunteers at Minnewaska Area Schools, loves puppies, and saves turtles from roadways whenever possible. For more about Deb, visit her website at www.DebMercier.com.