Nicola Symonds lives in SW Michigan with her family and the real animals of Jarvis Lake. The swans, blue herons, king fisher, eagles, and hummingbirds are all a part of her life. Her pets Buddy, TJ and Princess Kali along with the wildlife of Jarvis Lake are the inspiration for her children's books. Nicola is a Historian as well as a freelance writer and editor for her company Littlestbird Productions.