Patricia Clark Smith, author of "Baiting Hollow: A Pastel Summer" is a retired Connecticut educator living in Connecticut. She enjoys babysitting her two grandchildren; gardening; holding family celebrations; spending summer vacations in Baiting Hollow, Long Island; art and writing. In addition to Baiting Hollow: A Pastel Summer, she has published five other children's books: The Secret of Baiting Hollow, Baiting Hollow: A Time of Enchantment, Little Lillie's Mermaid Day, The Garden Party, and The Strawberry Promise. Pat is an editor for Mollie Wilson's books at Rhyme Time Books Publishing Company and illustrator for Kelly Smith Papa's book, Isabella's Blizzard Party.