Ellison, K. a.: - K.A. Ellison lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two children, one dog, three cats, and a hamster. She has a long-standing interest in the outdoors, birds, and other animals. Earning an MCA in contemporary art, she has an extensive exhibition history, with paintings in numerous solo and group exhibitions, nationally and internationally. In addition to writing children's stories, Ellison has published poetry and short stories in literary magazines and anthologies.