Bio: Marion MacDonald is the writing team of Marion Hofmann and Ingelise MacDonald. Their stories were initially designed to amuse their children, who were quick to offer advice and suggestions. Ingelise, her husband and two daughters live in Richmond, B.C. Marion, her husband, two daughters and a son now live in Prince George, B. C. They both have taught elementary and secondary school for years. They continue to collaborate through e-mail and long distance calls, and are planning more adventures for Lora and Jamie.