A Tale of Two Dogs

Kirsten Nelson Telan, born in Melrose, Massachusetts, and raised in Orlando, Florida, earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the University of Florida. She began her career in the entertainment public relations sector before transitioning to education where she worked as a substitute teacher and later director of admissions. Kirsten then served as event director for Credo Coffee Shops, where she supported local artists. She went on to dabble in commercial and modeling work for the Home Shopping Network and soon after began her Confetti Effect blog. She has written articles for numerous online publications.

Kirsten's greatest joys are being married to her high school sweetheart, Pat, and spending time with her two amazing children, Kyle and Abby. In her downtime, she enjoys reading, writing, traveling, hiking, attending weekly Bible studies and serving at Grace Church, and curling up next to her cuddly fur babies, Mochi and Murphy.

Maggie Flavhan is an Orlando-based artist who has been actively involved in the local art community for years. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design and was awarded a Master of Fine Arts degree in illustration from the Savannah College of Art and Design. She is a published illustrator and mural artist, specializing in residential and commercial work in pediatric, medical, and dental centers and schools. Maggie is the chair of the Art department at Park Maitland School, in Maitland, Florida, where has been teaching art since 2001. She is passionate about inspiring the hearts of her young student artists. Maggie enjoys painting, photography, traveling, stargazing, and everything else that involves being creative in nature! You may visit her website at www.maggietheartist.com.