Sis Deans was born and raised in Maine, USA. She has won several regional awards, including the 1995 Main Chapbook Award. Sis now lives on a small farm in Maine with her husband and three daughters.
If you are familiar enough with Chamberlain's Civil War exploits the information the author provides on his life before and after is enlightening. Sis Deans' pride in her state's "native son" is commendable. Some interesting photographs too, that mustache is impressive throughout his life!