J. K. Sharkey grew up in Mission Viejo Ca where he eventually went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in mathematics/economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and graduated in 1990. He has held many different sales positions for well over 30 years which has led him to develop a passion for building relationships with all sorts of people. His other passions include all sports, fantasy leagues, and anything outdoors. Piggy the Duck is his first foray into writing an inspiring children’s book meant to teach common-sense morals to the youth of today and adults of tomorrow.