Won't you please be a Good Cookie for kids' cancer? From now through Christmas, Gail McGaffigan will donate 100% of the royalties from her book, "Christmas Treats Kids CAN Make" to Cookies for Kids' Cancer to help fund drug research trials.Gail McGaffigan, MM, Boston University College of Fine Arts, spent over 25 years as a musician, composer, teacher, and conductor in the New England area. Originally a trumpet player, she currently studies piano. When not working on a book, Gail enjoys beachcombing, crafts, jewelry making, puzzles, books and everything about them, cooking, eating, and cycling & swimming (to counter the effects of all the cooking and eating). The family dinner is a daily priority for this confirmed "foodie," who prepares it to the soundtrack of vintage radio programs from the 30's and 40's. Her bibliography includes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction genres, including YA, historic children's fiction, crafts, and curricula. Her books have appeared on top-ten lists, including Music Appreciation, Music History, Hot New Curriculum, and Quick and Easy Cooking.On being an author, she says "The best books give something to the reader, whether it's skill, knowledge, or just the pleasure of a good story," and "It's really exciting that people are reading and enjoying my work. The feedback from my readers has been priceless, all of it, and I hope they keep it coming."Speaking of juggling her many interests, Mrs. McGaffigan says "Training as a classical musician taught me to focus my energy and enthusiasm, so I achieve my goals. It's a very satisfying life."Mrs. McGaffigan is a brain aneurysm survivor. A native of New Jersey, Mrs. McGaffigan lives on the New England coast with her husband, 2 children, and a sweet, elderly greyhound.