Jennifer Leanne Charlinski grew up in small-town Ontario Canada, with family on the east coast, where being close to nature and its abundance sparked a lifelong love for the holistic arts. After studying literature at The University of Western Ontario, Charlinski set out to teach English as a Second Language, and studied energetic medicine, before pursuing her career in writing. She has two novels. Voice of the Red Dragonfly and Aces and Orange Peels; both consistent with all her passions—wellness, teaching, and creative expression. Charlinski lives in the greater Toronto area with her husband, youngest son, and two grown children nearby.