Martin ThompsonMartin Thompson is a longtime funeral director, storyteller, and observer of human nature. Drawing on decades spent beside families in their most meaningful moments, he brings humor, heart, and authenticity to every page. His writing blends real placs, real emotions, and a belief that even in life's heaviest moments, joy has a way of showing up-sometimes on four legs.The Mulligan Chronicles series grew out of Thompson's Texas roots, his love of storytelling, and his fascination with the unexpected ways humor and hope intersect with grief, faith, and friendship. He lives in Texas with his wife, Janice, and their two dogs-one of whom firmly believes he can talk, which has proven mildly embarrassing during morning walks and deeply inspirational for a certain fictional ragamuffin mutt. Read More Read Less