Sheila Adby's previous book, Hamsters in Sickness and in Health, was co-written and based on her experience of fostering hamsters. Aside from writing, two of her passions are flower arranging and baking. She has competed in many floral art competitions including the Chelsea Flower Show, where she attained numerous medals including two Gold. It is her experiences of the flower arranging world, combined with her love of baking, which inspired her debut.
