Joshua Carson has multiple interests and talents as well as a keen hunger for experiencing life. He's confident in his abilities and eager to try new things. Adopted as an older child, Josh lives in an interracial home with two loving mothers. In 9 Lives, Cat Tales, Joshua shares several adventures from his elementary and middle school years. He attends a weeklong mountain camp, takes up new hobbies and recreational skills, makes friends at a ranch for special animals and people, and meets Martin Luther King, III. Joshua believes in magic and miracles and makes an unusual Christmas wish.would it come true? Be sure to read the other books in this series: - 9 Lives, I Will Survive - 9 Lives, Full Circle
Jan Crossen's interest in the welfare of children began years ago. As a high school teacher and coach, Jan was a mentor to many of her students and players. She is grateful for her continued relationships with many of these former students.
A sponsor of children living in developing countries, Jan contributed to the education, health, and well-being of youngsters in China and Africa. Serving as a court appointed surrogate parent for two siblings in the Arizona foster care system, Jan was delighted when her young charges met their forever mom and moved into their adoptive home.
Jan has always dreamed of creating her family through adoption. Her vision became reality in 1999 when she adopted her son, Joshua. The three books in the 9 LIVES Trilogy were inspired by their lives together.
A country girl by heart, Jan and her family live on a small farm, on a rural island near Seattle, Washington.
