Julie Glover is both a first time grandma and first time author. She was inspired to write about her experience bonding with her new granddaughter, Gemma, during the 2020, 2021 pandemic. Now retired, Julie had a long career as a land use planner in the provincial public service. Even during summers on Hornby Island and winters in Mexico, Julie spends quality hours on Facetime with her grandchildren, now including a new grandson. While she lives in Vancouver, Julie's three adult sons are settled in Vancouver, Nelson and Toronto.