Victoria O'Connor is an artist, manager, movement therapy graduate, and co-creator of Purple Porcupine Greetings. Her recovery process and studies have taught her the significance of giving care to herself as well as to others. She lives with her husband, John, in Hastings, Minnesota.
R. W. Alley is the illustrator for the popular Abbey Press adult series of Elf-help books, as well as an illustrator and writer of children's books. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, daughter, and son. See a wide variety of his works at:www. rwalley. com.