McDonald, Patricia a.: - Patti McDonald is a lifelong storyteller who enjoys sharing her tales and impacting lives. Her love of writing began in her high-school English class when her teacher shared her short story with the other students. The feedback was surprisingly positive and encouraging. She finds writing helps her sort through her thoughts and gives her a voice to encourage and guide others. She regularly shares stories on social media, and her audience there encouraged her to write this book. Writing has become a way to unite and ignite the people of her world.

Patti has dedicated much of her life to adopting and raising abandoned and neglected dogs. Now pet-free, she pet-sits and walks dogs for families, and dog-whispering just might be one of her gifts. She enjoys spending her time volunteering for a variety of organizations. She is an advocate for women's recreational sports, and works hard in her community to create a safe space for women to enjoy sports in a supportive and nurturing environment. In her spare time, Patti likes to stay active and creative by playing pickleball, cycling, golfing, painting, knitting, crocheting, and teaching. She is fiercely dedicated to her family and friends. She currently lives in Woodstock, Ontario.