Having narrowly escaped life as a rapper, our man opted for the next most populous and appreciative audience of absurd nonsense words and near rhymes, children. (There's more than Flappity afoot in the near future!) Lacking the natural apparatus for flying nor being able to breathe underwater nor the ability to hold his breath for more than sixty seconds, the author enjoys writing about creatures who can. When not ruining perfectly good illustrations and charismatic characters with asymmetrical rhythms and poignant plot lines, he indulges in familial connections, perspicacious compadres, various confections, libations, fabrications, contests and wayfaring by land, sea or air. Jessica has loved art from an early age, pursuing local art contests, while drawing and painting on whatever was at hand. After graduating design school, Jessica sold artwork in local coffee shops and small studios in her free time. With a love for whimsy and nature, the world of Flappity was a perfect fit, choosing to illustrate this story with a blend of watercolors and colored pencils, materials readily available to most children. Jessica lives in the Texas Hill Country with her husband and two daughters.