Based in Australia, Karen McKay lives on Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches with her family including a husband, two wonderful sons, and two dogs. A graduate in accounting, Karen loves anything to do with numbers, puzzles, and words, and is renowned for her funny short stories and poems. Karen loves to write stories with a focus on rhyme and cadence because these stories help develop and grow young minds. A keen reader, Karen is also a noted animal lover and supporter of several community-based charities that help improve the lives of people and animals alike.