Lynne Gentry has written for numerous publications and is a professional acting coach, theater director and playwright. Her love for writing stories was born while growing up on a Kansas dairy farm as she dreamt of traveling to exotic places. She likes to write stories that launch modern women into ancient adventures, such as The Carthage Chronicles series (Healer of Carthage, Return to Exile and Valley of Decision). Gentry is also an inspirational speaker and loves spending time with her family and medical therapy dog.