Sandra Dutton is a writer, painter, and illustrator.  She has taught both art and writing at the elementary, high school and university levels most recently “Writing for Children and Young Adults” at the University of Maine, Farmington.

Dutton’s first novel for children, The Magic of Myrna C. Waxweather, was named to “Pick of the Lists” by American Bookseller, and her first picture book, The Cinnamon Hen’s Autumn Day, was featured in Publishers Weekly.  Dear Miss Perfect. . . is her first book for Houghton Mifflin.

Her musical, Just a Matter of Time, was produced in January 2007 as an Equity Showcase at the Sage Theatre, Times Square, New York City, and in August at the historic Boothbay Playhouse in Maine.  In April 2009 it will be produced by the Bunbury Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky.  For music, photos, cast and a history of the musical, go to

www.JustaMatterofTimetheMusical.com

To see additional work by Sandra Dutton, go to www.SandraDutton.com

Photo by Wayne Sheridan