John F. Andrews is the award-winning author Our Desperate Hour, An American Nurse in Paris, and Dogs Don't Cry. He writes from the perspective of a military service family member, critical care physician, and fire department EMT to craft unique stories based on real events. Andrews has been a "dog boy" since his youth, with a particular love of border collies. The character Abby is based on one of his border collies and provides a dog's point of view throughout the novel. Dogs Don't Cry shows the plight of French children seeking refuge from one of the most horrible conflicts in human history. His novels are stories of struggle, survival, hope, resilience, and love.