About the author

Kindness, generosity and an unselfish heart are qualities that make Brinkley a very special dog who inspires Laura to tell his stories. He has an inherent wisdom and understanding of what's truly important in life. He owns her heart and continues to be the light of her life. Brinkley, Laura and Carl enjoy spending lazy dog-day afternoons living in Northern California.

About the illustrator
Book 1 The Beginning

I have been an artist since childhood. I received an MFA in painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, and my art has been displayed in many exhibits throughout the country. Although I have illustrated books before, this project with Laura and Brinkley is most exciting and alive. I live and paint in a wilderness cabin in Alaska with my fuzzy companion.

About the illustrator
Book 2 Giving of the Heart

Rex Barker is a gifted painter who finds inspiration in the natural beauty surrounding his beachside cottage. Throughout his career, he has created hundreds of beautiful works of art that are enjoyed by children around the country. This is his first book working closely with animals. "Everything I know about dogs, I learned from Brinkley!"

About the photographer
Books 1 and 2

Janet Meadows has always had a passion for Photography and Art. She is inspired by life and creates Artistic LifeStyle images meant to touch a person's soul. She creates most of her work in her beautiful Natural Light Studio, located in Healdsburg, California where she lives with her husband and two children.