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About the Author

Stephanie Comella

Stephanie Comella received her BA in Communications and Theatre in 1999 from Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colorado. She grew up in Castle Rock, Colorado where she was continuously involved in community theatre. College took her from the Rocky Mountains to the San Juan Valley where she lived for five years with her yellow lab, Aspen. Today, Aspen and Miss Comella reside in Southern California where they enjoy the sunny weather and taking walks on the beach. Inspired by the beautiful ocean sunsets, Miss Comella began writing children's stories. She currently works out of her home as a freelance author, editor and illustrator. Aspen sits near by, leash in mouth, hoping for writer’s block.

Mikhail Belomlinsky

Mikhail Belomlinsky started drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil and has never stopped since. Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, Mikhail received his MFA in illustration from St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Art, one of the most respected art schools in Europe. Soon after graduation, Mikhail was given an opportunity to illustrate JRR Tolkien's "The Hobbit," and his journey began. He has worked in the illustration market ever since and has been commissioned to do books, posters, greeting cards, caricatures, cartoons, and digital illustration in addition to a variety of other art-related jobs.

In 1989, Mikhail moved to New York City and has worked as a creative director of Novoe Russkoe Slovo, the largest Russian daily newspaper in the United States. He has over a hundred books published worldwide and Mikhail’s work has been featured in numerous galleries and exhibitions.

In this new age, the means of communication and information sharing has shifted towards web-based content. The desire to add vitality to pages and deliver joy and wonder to generations of readers drove Mikhail to create an online art gallery, www.belyj.com/mb. The gallery website helps Mikhail to continue doing the thing he loves most—illustration.