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About the Author
Ann Gonzalez holds a BA in English Literature, from Boston College, and an MFA in Creative Writing, from the Whidbey Writers Workshop. She is a registered counselor in the state of Washington and has earned graduate credits toward an MA in Counseling, from Argosy University and holds an MA in Organizational Management from Phoenix University. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Pacific Northwest Writers Association and the Whidbey Island Writers Association. This past year, National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO) prompted her to write Running for My Life, her first novel. She has published works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry in VerbSap, In The Family, Aikido Today, Her Circle Ezine, Women Writers, and Lunch Hour Stories. The bravery and strength of teenagers inspires and motivates Ann to write for them.
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Read What Writers Are Saying About Running For My Life:
Running for My Life is “The frank and fearless story of a great kid who overcomes the unimaginable. I will be thinking about Andrea for along, long time.”
—Kirby Larson, author of Newbery Honor Book, Hattie Big Sky
“Gonzalez has created a courageous character who will tug on your heartstrings as she struggles to come to terms with her mother’s mental illness and her own horrifying fears. Andrea is a very likeable character: so hesitant, so unsure. It is no small feat to paint the picture of a girl on the edge. Gonzalez has succeeded.”
—Judy Gregerson, author of Bad Girls Club
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