Cynthia J PattonCynthia J. Patton is a public interest attorney, autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and founder of the nonprofit organization, Autism A to Z. She attended the University of California, Davis, where she received a BS in Environmental Policy Analysi and Planning with a Minor in English as well as a JD. She was the Editor-in-Chief of ENVIRONS: The U.C. Davis Environmental Law & Policy Journal. Prior to autism entering her life, Cynthia worked as an environmental attorney, scientific editor, and advocated on behalf of organizations such as the Sierra Club and Save The Bay. Cynthia has published nonfiction, poetry, and two books on wetland protection and restoration. She hosts the monthly Whistlestop Writers Open Mic in Livermore, CA, and co-produces and hosts Storied Nights: An Evening of Spoken Word. Her award-winning work has appeared in twelve anthologies, including the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, plus numerous print and online publications as well as her blog, An Unplanned Life. Two of her stories have been performed on stage. This is her first poetry collection. Cynthia teaches writing workshops and is completing a memoir, My Guardian Angel Sings the Blues, on her unconventional journey to motherhood. The Northern California native lives with her daughter and an exceedingly rowdy dog and cat. Learn more about her life and work at CynthiaJPatton.com Read More Read Less