Taylor's Tangles

One of Heather Mahlinger's earliest memories is of her parents reading beloved children's stories to her, igniting a lifelong passion for picture books. After more than 20 years, she is thrilled to finally share her enchanting story, Taylor's Tangles, originally told to entertain her children as she patiently helped them untangle their hair. She is filled with many ideas for future stories and is currently working on bringing those to life. Heather resides in Kentucky with her husband, family, and a host of pets, including Roo, the beloved dachshund featured in Taylor's Tangles.

Originally from Kentucky Mackenzie Mahlinger is an aspiring illustrator currently studying at Barcelona Academy of Art in Spain. With a lifelong passion for art, Mackenzie uses vibrant watercolors to create whimsical and imaginative illustrations that resonate with both children and adults alike. For inspiration, she often turns to her family's extensive personal library of children's books which she has been surrounded by since childhood. Mackenzie hopes to bring a sense of joy and wonder to children everywhere through her illustrations.