Wellins, Candy: - Candy Wellins is a lifelong writer and book lover. A former elementary school teacher, she has a BA in journalism and an M.Ed. in literacy education. She's now a full-time mom to three wonderful children who keep her up-to-date and immersed in kid's literature. When she's not reading, writing or mother, she loves running, traveling and naps! Candy and her family make their home in Central Texas.