Lisa Joy Samson is the author of nearly forty books, including Quaker Summer, which was named novel of the year by both Women of Faith and Christianity Today. Her chief creative love has always been art, and she has designed book covers, invitations, and artful signage. She recently helped found 3Four Creative, an art-based company by women, for women, and with women, to encourage women to live centered, productive, and happy lives. Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, she currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her daughter.