Greta Burroughs is a lifelong reader, a passion that blossomed into a love for fantasy and a desire to instill a love of books in others. Drawing on her experiences as a preschool and elementary school teacher where story time was the highlight of the day, Greta translates her understanding of what captivates young audiences into her writing. Now residing in South Carolina with her husband and three dogs, Greta is the author of six published books, including the "Patchwork Dog and Calico Cat" series, MG/YA fantasies "Gerald and the Wee People" and "House on Bo-Kay Lane", and the nonfiction account "Heartaches and Miracles" about her experiences with an autoimmune blood disorder.