Gabrielle Martin​Hi there! I'm Gabrielle (Gabe), a writer-mom from Springfield, Missouri who turned a single moment into a children's book. One evening while my youngest daughter was snuggling with me, she gave me her hand and sweetly said, Hold my hand, Mama.I immediately thought about how many times my daughters might say those words to me throughout their lives. That sweet, simple moment became my book's core message. I'm a full-time working mama, wife, and mother to two beautiful daughters, Alivia (Livvy) & Colette (Coco). My girls were the inspiration behind this book and my motivation to see it through. Professionally, I am an event enthusiast, mental health advocate, out-of-the-box innovator, and I absolutely love to sing! I hold a Master of Arts degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Drury University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Tulsa. I've been blessed with an incredibly supportive (and very large) family grounded in our faith. I live outside of the box - I like a good challenge - and I hope to inspire others to push boundaries and never stop achieving. ​Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Read More Read Less