My book, Simon The Christmas Tree Flea, was inspired by my beloved grandniece, Alexis.

Over a period of 13 years the story never left my memory. I don't know where the idea of a Christmas tree flea came from except that it was probably at Christmas time. Alexis loves animals, reptiles, and bugs so I suppose that is what made me think of a flea. My little niece is very family-oriented so maybe that is why I had to add a family twist to it. My little niece is very close to my husband and me and was separated from us for a few months, and our reunion was where I got the last sentence from. Upon our reunion she put her little hands around my face and said aunt sue (my middle name) me so love you, I just thought that it was a fitting ending.