Lanning AustinAustin Lanning is a 19-year-old from Waco, Texas. He currently studies Entertainment Industries and Religious Studies at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. Although this is Austin's first published novel, he is heavily involved in the creative arts He has two published poems in the National Library of Poetry, several student films, a qualification for Nationals in the International Thespian Society, and soon to be released musical EP. In addition, his heart is set to serve the world around him and has already participated in many global missions. Thus far he's visited Central and South America, Africa, England, and China. Austin is a Young Life Leader for the Nashville Area. His roots at home run deep in having lead children's worship, served in humanity shelters, taught Sunday School, small groups, organized fundraisers, and was runner-up for Rotary Youth Citizen of the Year in 2018. Austin doesn't know where his life will lead but hopes to use the roses and thorns of his life to further God's Kingdom and to bring hope to all that need it in new and creative ways. Read More Read Less