Julia Mayhew is the author of The Welcomed Runaway. She is a wife, mom, musician, professor, Ironman, and author. Some of her favorite moments are when she and her family have explored the National Parks including the Grand Canyon. These adventures have been the foundation for the wonder and magic in these stories. Julia passionately believes that the creative arts are in each of us—from making a delicious cheesecake to rebuilding an alternator—and we have a responsibility to steward these gifts and put them out into the world to shine light into the darkness.