Laraine Birnie Ph.D. is a retired clinical psychologist with two daughters and five grandchildren. She lives with her daughter Sarah whose children request that she tell stories on a daily basis and so fuel her creative energies. She has also taught university students and Sunday school students over the years. She previously published a children’s fictional story in a magazine but wanted to write a book for her grandchildren who are now starting to read.

At the same time as working on her children’s books, Dr. Birnie also wrote a book to guide counsellors and support people in helping abused women reclaim their lives. She continues to mentor women in crises in a volunteer capacity.