 Janet Litherland is the author of the novels, Vanished, Chain of Deception, and Discovery In Time, as well as 10 nonfiction books and numerous articles and stories for national magazines. Her Absolutely Unforgettable Parties reached #2 on the Small Press Top 10 best-sellers list. The Clown Ministry Handbook, a Group magazine “Book of the Year,” is currently in its fourth edition. Formerly a professional actor/singer/dancer, Janet appeared as Ann Rutledge in the New York touring company production of Young Abe Lincoln, as Beauty in Sleeping Beauty (Cricket Theater, New York), and in many musical productions including Showboat, Brigadoon, Finian’s Rainbow, Gypsy, Bye Bye Birdie, The Pajama Game, The Music Man and others. She also performed for the U.S.O. at military installations in Greenland, Iceland, Newfoundland, Labrador and the Baffin Islands. Her theatrical background led her to author more than 100 music/drama-related scripts. In addition, she has taught college extension courses in creative writing and has served as a seminar leader for writers’ conferences. Janet is founder and editor emeritus of Write-Choice Services, Inc., a book-development company that aspiring authors can find at www.write-choiceservices.com
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Illustrator Bob Dixon has won awards in numerous shows and has paintings in museums and private collections throughout the world, including the White House and Buckingham Palace. He has illustrated other books and published limited-print editions. His favorite subject is nature, and he is well known for his floral subjects. The artist may be contacted at his home studio (229-226-0645) or by e-mail at 