When not writing novels, Gaellen Quinn works as a consultant to social economic development projects in far-flung parts of the world like the Amazon, Cambodia, Tanzania and Austin, Texas. She holds a Master’s Degree in International and Community Development and her writing reflects her passion for diverse peoples, as well as major world themes that affect our personal, social and spiritual lives.

Her mother, a stewardess, and her father, a pilot, met in the 1940s glory days of aviation. Gaellen grew up traveling the world, intrigued with the multiplicity of cultures she encountered, both ancient and new.  Learn more about this local author as Interviewer, Rita Woods shares their conversation with us.