Allen Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with his wife Linda are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they cofounded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life.

The Anderson's books have won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors's Outstanding Book Award program. Allen and Linda were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. The Andersons raised two children along with pets as family members. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with pets whose relationships- would make great film plots -- a dog named Leaf, Cuddles the cat, and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."

Linda Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of A DOG NAMED LEAF with her husband Allen, are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in multiple languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship. In 1996 they co-founded the Angel Animals Network to honor and expand upon their lifelong love of animals. Angel Animals uses the power of inspirational stories to increase love and respect for all life. (www.angelanimals.net)

Linda C. Anderson is also author of 35 GOLDEN KEYS TO WHO YOU ARE & WHY YOU'RE HERE, published by Eckankar. The book's publication launched her on a worldwide tour that included speaking at spiritual conferences and seminars throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Andersons' books won recognition from the American Society of Journalists & Authors Outstanding Book Award program. Linda and Allen were named Partners and Friends of the American Humane Association in recognition that their mission and efforts are in alignment with the organization's work. They received a Minnesota Governor's award for their contributions to the state as authors.

Over the decades of their writing careers, Linda and Allen Anderson raised two children along with family-member pets. They currently share their home in Minneapolis with a dog named Leaf and Sunshine, a cockatiel who says, "I love you, sweet baby."