About the Author: Kristin Acker Miller

With a lifelong love of writing, Kristin has written countless articles spanning 20 years as a magazine editor and writer. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in Communication from Arizona State University, Kristin dabbled in the world of non-profits before becoming a lifestyle magazine editor in Phoenix, Arizona. Most recently, she has been the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Elevation Media Group, based in Denver, Colorado. Following a long-held dream to publish a children's book and possessing a profound sense of appreciation for nature, Kristin created Dreaming Tree Books with the intent to publish children's picture books that highlight the fascinating wildlife and landscapes of the natural world. A Michigan native, Kristin was raised by a family of nature lovers. She recalls developing a strong connection to the natural environment of each of the three states in which she has lived. She holds a philosophy that it is essential to slow down and pull oneself out of the chaos of the modern world on a regular basis to indulge the senses in the simplicity of nature. She feels that now, more than ever, as children are distracted by the speed of technology, it's important to help children experience the benefits of quality time spent in the great outdoors. Her hope is to encourage children to put down their iPads, read a good "old-fashioned" picture book with a loved one, and then go play outside! When not writing, Kristin is busy keeping up with her three children, climbing mountains, practicing yoga, and fulfilling her interests in gardening, music, travel, and reading. A Colorado Day is her first children's book.