Laurel ChristieLaurel Christie is a 1986 graduate of The Art Institute of Boston, and has won numerous awards for her painting, and also in private collections internationally. As a child, she was an avid reader and holds fond memories of snuggling next to her granmother, reading from beautifully illustrated children's books. Dogs, cats and other critters were always an important part of the family, and she was inspired to write and illustrate a story, using two of her most beloved pets as the main characters, with the aim to teach children life lessons on winning and losing, as well as forgiveness and friendship. For more information, please visit her Facebook page, The Great Chili Con Carne Cook Off, Author's Page. Read More Read Less