A newspaper columnist, reporter, and author, Janice McAlpine is always eager to share the joys of having a pet with her young readers a joy she experienced first-hand while living with close friends and their family dog. Canadian-born, Janice is currently living in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, where she continues telling the adventures of everyone's favourite canine companion in her Molly McPherson - 1st Lady series. Look for her next instalment, Dog-Sled Molly, available soon.