About Us

Martha Underwood can usually be found leading large teams of software engineers that create products to make life easier. A dreamer at heart, writing a children’s book has always been an aspiration. Her sons’ love of Christmas inspired Parker’s Elf.  It is a series of stories written to help young children explore diversity, self-esteem, and emotions through the magic of Christmas. Martha lives in Birmingham, AL, known as the Magic City, with her husband and 2 sons.