Terri Hoover Dunham is the author of The Legend of Papa Noel: A Cajun Christmas Story, published by Sleeping Bear Press. This is the story of the Cajun Santa Claus who travels down the Mississippi River on Christmas Eve to deliver toys to good little boys and girls. He rides in a pirogue pulled by alligators. She is one of nine co-authors of Bayou Bogeyman Presents: Hoodoo and Voodoo, a collection of scary Louisiana stories for children 8-12 yrs. Terri's story is titled The Crazy Bell Lady of Girod Street Cemetery and takes place in the New Orleans Superdome. Terri's work has appeared in Louisiana Literature, The Louisiana Review, 2006 Jubilee Anthology, Whispering Wind, St. Anthony's Messenger, St. Anne De'Beaupre', Victoria, Backwood Homes, Mississippi Magazine, Cappers and Grit. She has written book reviews for the Baton Rouge newspaper, The Advocate for twelve years. Terri also worked as a substitute teacher for eight years before deciding to write full-time.
