Mary Krater was born and raised in Michigan where she lives with her husband and large, loving family. She attended The College for Creative Studies and earned a degree in Fine Arts. Krater is an accomplished painter, and while it is her passion, her grandchildren and their silliness inspired a different creative outlet: transforming homemade stories and rhymes into books. When not painting, Krater enjoys traveling, hiking and biking in Northern Michigan, and spending time with loved ones.