Lori Keating, Author of The Memory Quilt

Lori lives in sunny Southwest Florida with her wonderful husband and daughter. Ever since she was in the fourth grade and entered a young author's contest and won, she knew she wanted to be an author someday. When she's not writing, her favorite activities are spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and enjoying time on the beach.

Alyssa Grizenko is a freelance, digital illustrator specializing in character design and imaginative composition. Her stylized approach emphasizes recognizable characterization and subtle detail as distinguishing marks of her work. Alyssa loves bringing characters to life through her illustrations and enjoys partnering with writers on their projects. In her free time, Alyssa pursues many hobbies and interests, including reading, writing, team sports, and nature walks. Her favorite activities involve participating in her local church community and spending time with her family.