DALLAS L. DIXON was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in the palm trees and sand of the sunshine state of Florida. She has been composing creative works since she learned to read and write, sharing works and words with friends and strangers. As the eldest sister of five siblings, with a desire to add value to everyone she meets, Dallas shares her childhood poetry and short stories with girls of all ages. Dallas currently lives in the breathtaking Foothills of North Carolina with her husband and best friend of 20-plus years and her two precious and talented daughters who inspired her to write her first Shelby children's book, "Shelby's Shoes".