Thorn's Thunder

Whitney Anruth was born in southern Michigan. After the war years in Ohio, the family moved to the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. After graduating from college, she began teaching junior high school in a large centralized district near Niagara Falls; where she met her scuba instructor husband, alias telephone repairman. When her husband was transferred to the southern tier region of the state she became an elementary teacher. With their two children they've camped, boated, and traveled to many areas of the country. The ultimate goal was recently reached when they finally visited all the Lower 48 states. She also enjoys reading and photographing things that might have future story potential. Retirement now allows Whitney time to complete the many outlined stories and articles she has and create many more from the warmer climes of the country. Her first magazine publication was an article in Highlights for Children (February 1986). She has written for the local newspaper while teaching safe boating classes with the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In the summer of 2017 the publication of her first book, Sweet Tree Water began her book writing dream.

Joe Eckstein is a children's book author, illustrator, and cartoonist who loves to encourage and inspire people through art and stories. Originally from Ohio and drawing and writing stories since he can remember, he has a Bachelor's degree in fine art from Bowling Green State University and has worked as an illustrator for leading children's education publisher Carson-Dellosa. His work has been published in books, greeting cards, magazines, and newspapers.