Joyce Watford Delbridge has collected and contributed two regional anthologies: "Ferry Tales From Puget Sound" and "Northwest Ferry Tales", and co-edited "Alaskan Ferry Tales for Children". More than 30 years of teaching elementary age children has given her insight into childrens' loyalties, secret desires and courage. She has lived for many years on the waterfront of an island in the Pacific Northwest and has a deep love and respect for the mysteries of the seashore.