Guardians: Stories Of The 2020 Civil Unrest In Washington D.C.

Julia A. Maki Pyrah grew up in Deer River, MN and enlisted in the Navy as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator aboard P-3Cs. After the Navy, Julia settled in Maryland with her husband where they both ended up working for the Department of Defense as civilians. They have three children together, which initially inspired her to write children's books about the military. Julia now works in Airfield Management in the DC Air National Guard. When she is not writing, raising a family, or working, she finds her passion in volunteering for organizations supporting veterans. Other titles she has published are: My Mom Hunts Submarines, All Hands on Deck! Dad's Coming Home, Still My Dad, From the Sky and What They Don't Teach You in Deer River

Nicholas A. Cotroneo grew up in Eagan, MN attending High School at Saint Thomas Academy. He later graduated from University of Notre Dame and was commissioned as an Ensign in the United States Navy. After earning his Naval Flight Officer "Wings of Gold" in Pensacola, Florida he went on to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom earning 6 Air Medals along the way. Continuing to serve his country as a Defense Contractor he finds himself fulfilling his duties as Husband to his lovely and understanding wife Mia. Also, a Father to three wonderfully inspiring daughters. While his family keeps him busy, he has been inspired to find time to write by a close friend and colleague.