Veronica Bartles grew up in Wyoming and currently lives in Maryland with her family. As the second of eight children and the mother of four, Veronica is no stranger to the ups and downs of sibling relationships. She uses this insight to write stories about siblings who mostly love each other, even while they're driving one another crazy. When Veronica's not writing or lost in the pages of her newest favorite book, she enjoys creating delicious desserts, exploring new places, and knitting with recycled materials. TWELVE STEPS is Veronica's first novel. Her debut picture book, THE PRINCESS AND THE FROGS is coming November 15, 2016 from Balzer & Bray.