Howard R. Milsted Jr. takes Royalty's own words and puts them down on paper for him. Howard is married with three grown children and four grand-children. He owns and operates a mechanical contracting firm and is the successful author of "A Real Love Story". Paula Cunningham, the illustrator has been married for thirty-one years had has two grown daughters. Viewing this first time endeavor as a challenge, she hopes the illustrations will bring the story to life for its young readers.