Whitney Rich is a mom and lifelong animal lover who has rescued many animals over the years. The characters in Going on a Sparkle Hunt were inspired by her own beloved animals, including her two Clydesdales, two miniature donkeys, her late English Mastiff, Kevin, and Timmy the cat.

Whitney lives in Colorado, where she finds joy in family, friendship, and the quiet beauty of everyday moments at the barn. Through this heartwarming trilogy, she hopes to remind children and families that love is always near, that goodness surrounds us, and that sometimes the smallest sparkles carry the biggest messages.