Arden Wren-Shade believes the best stories include friendship, finding your place in the world, and knowing that being yourself is always the best way to be. She lives in North Carolina with her two cats, Zen and Tigger, and is a dedicated animal lover. She loves to read and draw, and she finds inspiration everywhere. She used to write for herself, then her children, her grandchild, her nieces, and  her nephews. Now she writes for you, too!