Sharon M. Leigh is a retired U.S. Postal Service letter carrier. She and her husband, Randy, live in Berlin, Wisconsin. They have three adult children and one grandson. Sharon decided to write Our Pugs' Journey to help keep their pugs' memories alive, to help other pet owners who have gone through or are going through their own personal pet journeys, and to help non-pet owners understand how pets hold a special place in the hearts and homes of their owners.