Doug is an author, healthy living coach, Yoga instructor, and a very active volunteer with his church, community and charitable events. This is his second children's book with more to follow. He is also launching his new Grief Handbook entitled "Good Mourning" later this year. Doug's passion has always been to help other's succeed in life. He thrives on giving a hand, encouraging words, or showing someone step by step how to reach their goals. He likes to simply say that he "loves for a living" That pretty well sums him up.His life with the real Jazz and Elliott has inspired so many whimsical stories. Doug loves sharing the stories with the children he writes them for, he takes great joy in their smiles and laughter.The whole Gang returns in the second Adventures of Jazz and Elliott This second in the series, the author takes the young reader on a vivid imaginative ride and adds some new characters, the author himself is entering the story as Uncle Pop Pop and a whole lot of little fun furry friends too. Yes this is a BIG size adventure for Jazz, Elliott, Danielle and Uncle Pop Pop. In Doug's typical colorful and vivid imaginative style he has planned out a truly fun adventure. The mischievous Elliott is up to inventing again and has a great plan to make Uncle Pop Pop's old blue car run You've got to see what he does with a bunch of apple cores, juice boxes, banana peels and pineapple tops Jazz in his usual way just thinks his brother has lost his marbles on this one Has Elliott pulled off another great idea?Take the journey and see what all the excitement is about- the "Love Ness Monster" is sure to be a hilarious and crazy romp with lots of laughter and most certainly a heart smile or "two."