Brown, Christy: - Christy Brown is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Springfield where she received a Master's of Communication. Working in the industry as a wedding planner, she has worked with hundreds of flower girls, the inspiration behind this story. She also has a book for ring bearers titled, A Ring Bear? This is her third published book, including her young adult novel, The Bright Lights. She currently resides in Clermont, Florida with her husband, three children and their beagle, Marge.