Poet: Mabel Mills Pepera was born August 12, 1879, and grew up on her family's farm in Leoni Township, Jackson County, Michigan. She studied nursing at Eastern Michigan University, formerly known as Michigan Normal College, and worked as a private-duty nurse. She died September 6, 1936.

Author: Mary Brennan-Hobbins is currently working on her debut novel in the genre of women's fiction. She received her B.A. degree in English and Communications from Olivet University, with a minor degree in French. Ms. Brennan-Hobbins also studied Education at Spring Arbor University. Looking to shake up her life, Ms. Brennan-Hobbins became certified in therapeutic massage at Lansing Community College. She has written for student newspapers a literary journal, and a local community newspaper. Now retired, Ms. Brennan-Hobbins decided to pursue her life-long passion for writing. When she is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially when it involves traveling. Ms. Brennan-Hobbins lives in Jackson, Michigan, with her family and three cats.