Shirley Mae Suedkamp was born and raised in South Dakota. She graduated with a BA in Education. She and her husband, Dick, now call Denver, Colorado home. They have two children who are both married. They have four grandchildren who Shirley has told magical bedtime stories for years now. She did her first writing in 7th grade and now is publishing books as so many of her friends have encouraged her to do so. She loves her Lord and desires to bring families into his saving grace through these stories that He has given her.