William Dean, a graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, realized he loved to write and create when he started putting together humorous scripts and building ingenious props for puppet shows which he instigated and produced for the enjoyment of his church family. He found great delight in being able to present spiritual truths through imaginative means. The Christmas productions became his favorites, and over the years, he directed numerous holiday programs for the church and elsewhere. His first children’s book, ’Twas the Night, was penned in preparation for a program he directed in 2018.