Joshua Tiner is the father of five children. It's a Bummer for the Plumber is his first Children's Book. Joshua is a Professional Engineer with a Civil Engineering background. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University where he studied engineering. Joshua has had some courses in continuing education published, but he also loves to express himself creatively. His primary creative hobby is music. Joshua plays guitar, writes songs, and performs, also leading worship on occasion. His passion and desire is to use his gifts to help people to know the truth about and get closer to God. He and his wife Linda participate in several ministries, most prominently the Alpha program that they lead at their church (for more info see alphausa.org). Joshua loves God and he is so thankful for what Jesus Christ has done for him and every person in the world, by dying on the cross for the forgiveness of sin. His desire is that this book will show children that although life can be a bummer sometimes, by keeping God in our hearts through faithfulness and prayer, we can find and maintain a positive outlook, because there is hope and new life in Jesus. He is most thankful for his wife Linda who is an amazing women with a passion for people in need from past hurt and emotional pain. They live in central New Jersey where they both are originally from.