Roux's Special Gift

Allison P. Murphy has always favored Christmas over every other holiday, not because of the gifts under the tree but because of the people in her life surrounding it. Allison grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, near the Honey Island Swamp, where she began fishing and swimming in the bayou at a young age. Allison has many hobbies that include writing, traveling, shopping, and being outdoors. Allison is pursuing her bachelor's degree at Southeastern University in hopes to become a teacher one day to bring her love of reading to the classroom. Visit her online at www.allisonpmurphy.com.

J. Steven Spires was a die-hard fan of Santa Claus as a kid and still hears "bells" to this day. He spent thirty-one wonderful years in third grade (as a teacher, of course) before turning in his Expo Markers and whiteboard to write stories. His published works, Three Little Shrimp, Three Little Crawfish, and The Oak Tree, have taken readers young and old on memorable journeys since 2013. He is the proud father of five adult children and now enjoys playing with his three energetic grandchildren and his two cats, Holly and Honey. He also loves traveling to new countries and thinking about age-old questions like "Why did the chicken cross the road?" while sipping his British tea. He lives with his wife in Slidell, Louisiana. Visit him online at www.jstevenspirescba.com.

Chloe Salvatore (chloesalvatoreart.com) grew up on farmland in a small town outside of Franklin, Tennessee. Throughout her childhood, she enjoyed playing outdoors, playing the piano, and drawing. She has always loved creating art and has won multiple awards for her work. She enjoys honing her craft by exploring different mediums and styles such as sketching, painting, design, and ceramics. She is now pursuing a degree in graphic design.