A 'parent' of her own sun conure, Jayne Taylor has learned that bird ownership can be very rewarding. "Flying Lessons" draws from her experiences raising a feathered friend from infancy to adulthood. Born and raised near Vancouver, BC, Jayne graduated from Simon Fraser University with a BA in English and then spent five years teaching English in China. After three more years spent in Los Angeles, Jayne returned to the Vancouver area to work in university administration for international students. She now divides her time between writing and caring for her family.