Gail Graham is the author of seven other books. Her most recent, best-selling novel SEA CHANGES was a USA Book News Best Books Award Finalist. Another novel, CROSSFIRE was awarded one of Germany's most prestigious literary prizes, the Buxtehude Bullen. Three other books were NY Times Book of the Year recommendations. Gail lived in Australia for 32 years, where she worked as a journalist, editor and university professor. She now lives with her reincarnated dog Xingxing in Scottsdale, Arizona.