Michael Hingson wrote the runaway bestseller, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. He lives on the water in Novato, California with his wife, Karen, his guide dog, Africa, and Africa's mother Fantasia. When he isn't traveling the world with Africa speaking and teaching, he enjoys playing with his dogs, cooking, and helping Karen with her quilting business. Mike's favorite things include Harry Potter books, nachos with cheese only, talking with people on his ham radio set, and listening to vintage radio shows. Visit Mike's website: www.michaelhingson.com. Jeanette Hanscome is the author of three published books and many articles and stories. Her most recent work includes a ghostwritten story for Guideposts magazine and a chapter in Rescue Dogs, Firefighting Heroes and Science Facts. Though she has been visually impaired since birth, Jeanette refuses to allow her limitations to hold her back from doing the things she loves. When she isn't writing, she enjoys teaching writing workshops, knitting and crocheting, cooking and baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Visit Jeanette's website: www.jeanettehanscome.com.