Born in California, and raised in Minnesota and Texas, P.G. spent her early years writing poetry and winning poetry contests. Since her earliest days, she's loved story telling. P.G. sought her education at the University of Texas, where she studied English, literature, and Education. During the entire process of earning her BA and M.Ed, she never stopped writing and trying to get published. Many of her stories develop from nature. Shriver has experienced great love and loss throughout her life. Those her family have lost are mentioned in dedications. P.G. has written several young adult novels, as well as numerous children's books written under Gean Penny. She currently writes from her Texas ranchette where she enjoys spare time with family and animals.
