About the AuthorMark has worked in the Social Service sector for the past 15 years. Through his employment he has helped to provide housing, food and other basic needs to many families. Over the years, his experience has taught him how every life is an amazing story. Interwoven in people's stories are themes of hardship, suffering and tribulations, alongside hope, resilience, and determination."I was initially inspired to write Pizza For Everyone when, much like Ben Turner, I was deciding where I would eat my lunch one wintry day. After walking for some time I wound up at a local pizza restaurant. I ordered a loaded personal size pizza...and began to write. This is my first… publication".Mark resides in Port Alberni, British Columbia, where he is currently employed with Canadian Mental Health Association providing tenant support in a BC Housing complex. He lives with his partner Diane, four children, three cats, and a dog.The second book of the Ben Turner series is planned for release in 2011. Flowers For Grandma delicately deals with another complicated topic: aging and dying.About the IllustratorAileen lives on Vancouver Island and is a mother to three lovely daughters.She works in many mediums and looks forward to using all of them in creating and realizing the visions of more writers in the future."As an artist, this book has been a challenge. It has helped me grow and stretch artistically. It has been a wonderful experience.As a single mom, I believe that books like this help parents and their children to better understand their world and those around them who need our help. For this I am thankful".