JL Witterick believes that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things and lives her life this way. From a young age, she has loved the magic of stories. Becoming an author was a dream come true, allowing her to share how she sees the world with others. Her first novel, My Mother's Secret, has been translated into 10 languages and is an international bestseller. She believes that the most important things in life--love, friendship, kindness, and gratitude--are universal and conveys these ideas with the power of simplicity. Her greatest treasures are her family, her friends, her dog, her cats, and her stories.