One Step in Front of the Other (Paperback or Softback)

Juanita Collins lives in Oceanside, CA with her husband of 35 years. When she's not writing, Juanita dabbles in the world of voice-over acting and enjoys eating all kinds of delicious chocolate while she pursues her passions of walking on the beach, dining with friends and family and traveling. Prior to becoming a published author, Juanita was a cast member at Disneyland for 15 years. She truly loved this job because not only is it "The happiest place on Earth", but it was also where she met her husband and made life-long friends. She went on to pursue her education at Cal State Long Beach and found her niche teaching young children how to read and become lifelong learners. She taught for 21 years in Carlsbad, CA where she was the recipient of prestigious Teacher of the Year award in 2010.

San Diego based artist and published children's book illustrator, Tory Marshall, has contributed her paintings, drawings and mixed media work to the professional art world for over 15 years. While earning her degree in both studio art and art history, she discovered her deep passion for spreading awareness through conceptual painting. Tory has shared her expertise through her involvement in both local and international group and solo exhibitions. Her dedication to edification led her to teach art integration for the San Diego Unified School District, as well as conduct adult painting classes over the last 6 years. Her passion for community has inspired her involvement in a number of public projects, including orchestrating an urban arts initiative in Pohang, South Korea and the production of several recent murals in collaboration with the San Diego Museum of Art, Mindful Murals organization, SDG&E and local businesses in support of Black Lives Matter, Anti-AAPI Hate, and the LGBTQIA+ community.