Joan Briggs

had her first story accepted and published whilst she was at school - she has never stopped writing! including a  Western novel.

She has written criticisms of TV series, many natural history articles and latterly the first and only  light hearted series of books about living with Bichon Frisé and other dogs.

She has always loved dogs,  the sea, the countryside and her garden  -  her writing and poetry reflects this..

Derek Briggs

first started photography  when he was about 6 and  has never  stopped!

He provides the photographs and computer expertise for Joan’s books and designs and maintains web sites..

He has been co-owner of the  largest world wide email discussion list for Bichon Frisé owners  (BF-L) for 10 years.

Both of them have been leading recruiters and fund raisers for the RSPB and for the last decade active hands-on volunteers for Bichon Frisé Rescue (BFR) in the UK.

Derek & Joan have been married  for   40 years