Kevin Polman does his writing and illustrating in Fort Worth, Texas. He is the author of three contemporary novels (THE EXTRA KEY, SOMETHING, LEMON SLICE MOON), two short story collections (STORIES, SEVEN LAYER CAKE), and three children's picture books (KEVIN AND JACK GO TO THE PARK, YOU CAN RELY ON KEVIN AND JACK!, KEVIN AND JACK AND THE MYSTERIOUS APPEARING OBJECT). Kevin has many years of experience as a research scientist and as an instructor of science and math, but he’s also been paid for these other services to mankind: lawn worker, fast-food cook, busboy, guitar instructor, house roofer, car painter, hardware store clerk, furniture refinisher, nurse’s aide, and music director. The four Earth creatures closest to his heart are Cindy, Leslie, Allyson, and Jack. Author's blog: http://www.kevinpolman.wordpress.com