This series is a work of fiction, but touches on very important issues such as bullying and communication and more. The series is set in a fictional town centered around two best friends. Cheryl Ann Martin is the author of Fertile Ground, The Calling Card Mystery, and Gemstones. Cheryl also has two blogs: Shifraspostings.blogspot.com and ShifrasJournal.blogspot.com She lives in south Florida where she and her deceased husband brought up their daughter. Her daughter, Abigail is married to a wonderful Christian man, Devin.