Summary: Aaron D. Gansky is a novelist, teacher, and editor. In 2009, he earned his M.F.A in Fiction at the prestigious Antioch University of Los Angeles, one of the top five low-residency writing schools in the nation. He is the author of the novel The Bargain (2013, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas) as well as The Hand of Adonai, a YA Fantasy series. Additionally, he’s written two short books on the craft of fiction; Firsts in Fiction: First Lines and Write to Be Heard (with Diane Sherlock). Aaron is also a professional editor. Currently, he serves as an editor for The Citron Review, an online literary journal for short fiction, poetry, and art. He edits novels and books as well. To find out more about how he can help get your manuscript ready for publication, click here: http://aarongansky.com/mentoring/ A native of Central New York, Linda Rondeau graduated from North Syracuse High School and later Houghton College. She moved to Northern New York where she met and married Steve Rondeau, her best friend in life, and managed a career in human services before tackling professional writing. Rondeau's romantic suspense, The Other Side of Darkness, is the winner of the 2012 Selah Award for best first novel. Her romance, It Really IS a Wonderful Life is already a best seller. Joining her contemporary works is her first non-fiction, I Prayed for Patience/God Gave Me Children. Her paranormal suspense, Days of Vines and Roses is now available in both book and ebook format. The author is a breast cancer survivor and is available to speak to your groups about health and/or her books and ministry to senior writers.
