Julie TrettelJulie Trettel is the author of the Compounders and Westin Pack series, a full-time systems administrator, wife, and mother of four awesome kids. She resides in Richmond, Virginia, and can often be found writing on the sidelines of a football feld or swimming pool. She comes from a long line of story tellers. Writing has always been a stress reliever and escape for her to manage the crazy demands of juggling time and schedules between work and an active family of six. In her "free time," she enjoys traveling, reading, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends. Read More Read Less