Lisa PetrongelliLisa Marie Petrongelli holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She also founded an animal rescue charity, cdlcanimals.org, to counteract the inhumane treatment of animals.A lifelong animal lover,Lisa began authoring animal stories in middle school. She sought to transport readers to a place where animals with endearing flaws are stronger than they look. Publishing a children's book was always a dream, which is now reality with her debut story, Comfortable in Her Shell. When not running her women's private mental health practice, Lisa's hobbies include gallant efforts towards mastering the cello, bareback riding her obstinate horse, and any artistic project. She is a nature enthusiast having a compulsive passion for all willow trees. Lisa all resides in Illinois with her family and a menagerie of animals who inspire her to write whimsical fables about imperfect characters finding their voice and place in the world. Read More Read Less