Asleep By Dawn

Rowan Holly is a writer and an aspiring novelist. After a 10 year career as an cultural and psychological anthropologist and lecturer, she decided that writing fiction is more in line with who she is--although most of the ideas for her stories come from her studies of world mythology, and spiritual/cultural traditions. She earned two Master's degrees, one at the level of doctoral candidate, and a graduate professional certificate. She is also a singer and a retired dance artist and has been an award-winning theatrical performer and choreographer. She's held jobs as a graphic designer, photographer/web manager/promotions specialist, publications specialist, human resources specialist, corporate recruiter, and a corporate trainer. Her love of music inspires all that she does, and she uses her writing and music to explore social issues. Several of her scholarly essays have been included in academic publications, and her editorial works have been featured in campus newspapers. She has also written and presented several papers at national academic conferences. She has published several poems and designed and produced a local magazine. She is currently at work on her first novel, as well as several short stories.