Krystal Meldrum graduated from BYU in 2001 with a degree in Illustration and Graphic Design. However, she put her dreams of writing and illustrating picture books on hold to prioritize her family, as advised by her grandmother. Krystal found joy in writing journals, dancing, traveling, Aquazumba, painting, and making memories while balancing her busy family and faith, as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She made a commitment to paint 20 hours a week and continued to write, ultimately achieving her dream of writing and illustrating her first novel The Lost Mermaid after a decade of dedicated work. Krystal is an advocate for happy, organized families and writes books that strengthens souls, marriages, and families while encouraging people to pursue their dreams. She resides with her children in Salem, Utah.
