About the Author

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Lisa Spencer is a long-time broadcast meteorologist at WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned her Master's Degree in Geography with a concentration in Atmospheric Science from the University of Memphis as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Communications. She also obtained a certificate in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Lisa has been recognized nationally by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Her career has taken her from TV stations in Memphis, TN, Raleigh, NC, and The Weather Channel. Lisa and her husband Brady have two grown children and a dog.Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It's almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.