Reverend John Dolan:The Reverend John Richard Dolan was born in Oxford, England, and was raised close to the ancient Cathedral in Llandaff, Wales. John has lived and worked in the United States for 40 yearsJohn is a British Chartered Accountant (CPA) and is an ordained Deacon in the Episcopal Church USA. This unlikely combination and his having lived in two very distinct cultures has given John the opportunity to discern his spiritual journey from differing perspectives.“The Mushroom Farm” is John’s first book and the stories are based in large part on sermons given over nearly fifteen years service as a Deacon...John has been married to his wife Karen for more than 34… years. They have a married daughter Michelle and son David. The Dolans have three grandchildren.Paul Joshua Egel:The Illustrator of the “Mushroom Farm,” Paul Egel, is a Chicago native and a professional artist/illustrator. Paul received his BFA from Long Beach State University, California. Other places of study include Griffith Univeristy in Brisbane, Australia, and College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL. More of his work can be viewed at:www.egelart.com