Jackie French Koller Jackie French Koller has been a storyteller since the sixth grade, when she amused her friends by spinning tales on the playground. She has also edited a children's newspaper, taught writing in public schools, and studied art. Ms. Koller lives in Groton, Massachusetts, with her husband and three children. She is the author of "The Dragonling" and "A Dragon in the Family," both available from Minstrel?#174; Books.