L N GruerBorn and raised in the Ukraine, L.N. Gruer is an Internationally recognized Naturopathic physician, creativity coach, and social media personality. A prize-winning poet, historian, and a Pro-Am ballroom dancer, she holds a Master's degree from UCLA, long with a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. Her debut historical fiction The Blue Tatar and a cozy mystery Revenge of Alpha Centauri were Amazon best sellers. The Scarred Pepper Tree is the first installment of a new pre-teen magic realism fiction. When not at her desk, she can be found at her piano, gardening, or playing baseball with her two grandchildren. Dr. Gruer lives with her husband and Pasha, an adorable Maltese, in California and Texas. Read More Read Less