1. While other people are teaching, lawyer-ing, doctor-ing, etc., I spend my work day making up stuff about cowboys, chickens, monsters, princesses, ducks, and disgruntled chipmunks.
2. I married the guy who drove me CRAZY in middle school.
3. When I was a kid, I wrote to celebrities. Somewhere I have an autographed picture of Loni Anderson to prove it.
4. I was raised on a farm with hundreds of pigs.
5. My favorite college professor told me I “should pursue publication.” I named a chicken after her in one of my books.
6. I have an irrational fear of ketchup.
7. And cats.
8. I scored 7 points in 2 full seasons of playing basketball.
9. I wore my 1989 prom dress for one of my author photos.
10. I have two seriously great kids.
11. I taught my dog to high five.
12. I am obsessed with checking my email.
13. I used to have rhythm.
14. I still have the same penpal I had when I was 14.
15. I will only break into a run if I am chased by something.