Georgia native Melissa Taggart is a believer in tackling challenges.  Diagnosed with CP at the age of three months, as a child she discovered that writing offered her a way to deal with a speech impediment.  It not only paved the way for better communication, but she transformed a challenge into the voice of a writer eager to teach the world that people with disabilities are people with the same lives, loves and longings as anyone else.  
Through Melissa's amusing, insightful and touching stories, she addresses issues and common misconceptions in a way that will open the eyes and hearts of readers everywhere.  Her goal is to deliver her special message with humor and candidness, as well as bring greater awareness about the real world of the disabled.
When Melissa is not busy creating the universe of Lindsey, Jason and Max, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She also volunteers part-time in a first grade classroom helping the kids with worksheets and games and other activities..