CATHERINE GOURDIER owned her own sales agency for sixteen years prior to her career as an assistant director, producer and writer in the film industry. Fundraising for the Special Olympics in memory of her sister, Julie, has become a passion for her. Catherine Gourdier divides her time between the Kawarthas, Toronto and California, but Kingston, Ontario, will always be her home. This is her first book. Please visit her at catherinegourdier.com.