I’m Jen Santavy, the author behind the Dayna Daydream Series. I was born in Pennsylvania, right outside of Pittsburgh. As a child I could not get my hands on enough books. Library day at school was my absolute favorite day, and don’t even get me started on the scholastic book order. Writing came naturally to me. In grade school, I loved writing stories, and my writing hand never seemed to be able to keep up with my brain. To this day, I sport a writing blister from gripping the pencil too tight and scribbling as fast as I could.

Though I enjoyed writing, I followed a different career path. My grandfather owned a small independent pharmacy which my dad later purchased from him, and I envisioned myself doing the same. I went to pharmacy school and worked for 13 years as a pharmacist, but along the way, I realized I needed something different to feel as though I was following my true path.

The idea for Dayna Daydream was born years ago on a flight home from the Bahamas with my husband. Seven years and three babies later, I’m finally ready to put her into the world. She stands for more than just following your dreams, but also following your interests. What are you good at? What do you enjoy doing?

I’m the perfect example that sometimes we don’t get it right the first time.

If you know me at all, you’ll know that I am nothing like Dayna. She was modeled after my sister - a real go getter. Dayna’s best friend, Jenny Jitters, is a girl after my own heart.

I love them both, and I hope you (and your kids) love them too.

XOXO

Jen