About the Author

Marti Regan ...
... is pictured above in Oregon. She loves to travel.

... adores animals. Growing up with a menagerie of pets, including dogs, cats, horses, snakes,
hamsters, birds, fish, chameleons, and even an opossum, her very best animal friend was a
standard poodle.

... currently has a standard poodle,named Sadie, who was the inspiration for Dogs of a
Different Collar.

... lives with her husband, along with Sadie and Ace Cat (who is quite fat and loves laps), in
the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

... has a grown-up son and daughter-in-law, who live in Boston.

... loves popcorn, hot cocoa, gingerbread, M&M Peanuts, Mac 'n Cheese (BUT not all at the
same time, of course!)

... enjoys the company of children and is available for workshops, readings, and/or book
signings. If interested, send an email to MartiRegan@aol.com. Programs include interactive
writing workshops and storytelling.