ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Debbi Preston started hiking with her dog Toots in 2003 and together they enjoyed exploring trails and looking for new places to visit. Toots taught her to read the trails, explore, and enjoy the journey. These experiences led to the publishing of 48 Dog-Friendly Trails in California’s Foothills and the Sierra Nevada and Dog-Friendly Trails for All Seasons.

After losing Toots, Preston decided to write a book to honor her. This coincided with the strong desire for a new four-legged hiking partner and the search was on, ultimately with the arrival of Maggie into the Preston’s family. After finishing Toots’ book, “Tails” from the Trails, Preston started to keep a journal and write a book in Maggie’s voice. Preston also realized that with the new puppy they were exploring trails not in the previous books and not doing some older ones, resulting in 57 Dog-Friendly Trails in California’s Foothills and the Sierra Nevada, with Maggie on the cover.

Maggie’s book, I am Maggie, explores a dog’s need to find her place in a family while forming her own unique personality. With the announcement of a new baby girl’s arrival, the story had to continue into the next chapter. Little did Preston know that not only for Maggie would there be a new purpose in life with the birth of Eve and then with Eli, but for Preston now as Gramma a completely new adventure awaited. Preston says, “I never imagined the wonderful new experiences ahead for me. Always live life to the fullest, embrace the opportunities that come your way, and enjoy the journey.”