Gayle M. Irwin is an award-winning author and freelance writer, being recognized by Wyoming Writers, Inc., and the Wyoming Press Association for several of her works. She is a contributor to several editions of Chicken Soup for the Soul, with an 8th story publishing in January 2023. She is the creator of Waggin' Tales Inspirational Pet Stories, authoring many books, articles, and stories for children and adults, including sweet contemporary romance. She writes for numerous print and online magazines, and she enjoys encouraging and helping other writers, especially in their marketing endeavors. Gayle, who possesses a bachelor's degree in communications, lives in Wyoming with her husband and their rescued, adopted pets.