Jane Hale lives on the Hale Family Farm near Buffalo, MO. She and her late husband, Bob, have four sons, ten grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Much of her writing is a refletion of her world. She is active in the family business, Hale Fireworks LLC. Her nickname, the Firecracker Lady, appears on a 500 gram shell with her picture. She owns and operates "Hale's Crossing" a mall which houses her bussinesses, "Time Out Cafe" and Hale Sportswear and rentals.