Frankie Hambrick Capers is the mother of three daughters and one son, all of whom are married. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren provide her with a wealth of story ideas. While she was employed, she wrote for the company newsletter. She has published works of poetry and photography. Frankie retired and currently resides near Dallas, Texas, where she continues writing to instill in children the desire to read and get caught up in a world of imagination much like her own childhood. Besides writing children's books, she also enjoys reading, writing poetry, photography, singing, sewing, crocheting, painting with acrylics, and spending time with family and friends.