Denise Gallagher lives in a little house in the little town of Youngsville, Louisiana surrounded by the things that she loves — two boys named Zooey and Ollie, a couple of hairy dogs and her best friend who also happens to be her husband. She loves to draw and to make beautiful things and is lucky enough to do these things daily. She received a degree from some people who thought she was pretty talented and she has won awards for design and illustration which she keeps safe in a cupboard with her teacups and teaspoons.