John Paulits is a former elementary school teacher. He has published numerous children's novels as well as numerous adult novels. You may visit his website for more details. www.johnpaulits@com The Empty Houses is John's nineteenth children's novel published by Gypsy Shadow. The first volume of t\The Adventures of Philip and Emery is his second print book with GSP. He lives in New York City and spends each summer at the Jersey shore.