M.E. Pilkey (Peggy) is a member of the Alliance of Independent Authors, a global, non-profit professional association for writers who choose to self-publish their work. She is currently revising one her two Young Adult manuscripts, while continuing to write and submit haiku for consideration. Although she does not accept submissions, she welcomes feedback on her website posts, her haiku and her published picture book for all ages, Prince Nicolai and the Empty Box.