In addition to Down Dog Diary, Sherry Roberts is the author of Book of Mercy, a funny novel about a serious issue: censorship; Maud's House, a story of lost-and-found creativity; and WriteTips, a guide to giving your writing power and improving your business. She has contributed essays and articles to national publications such as USA Today and anthologies such as the Saint Paul Almanac. Her short fiction has been published in newspapers, literary magazines, and O. Henry Literary Festival Short Stories. She lives in Minnesota.