Author Lynne Austin lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Her children and grandchildren surround her with love and are a source of delight. Lynne has been writing all of her life, poetry, short stories and books. Her art has ranged from collage, using paper, material, metals and acrylics, to alcohol ink. 

Lynne draws from her experience of being a registered nurse, holistic practitioner and spiritual teacher. She has guided groups to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness of northern Minnesota, and to the sacred valley in Peru. Her workshops and classes have been on a variety of topics, all of which help one connect with their inner being. Her offerings have added to her own personal growth and depth of understanding, which then broaden her writing experience.

Lynne has been published in a variety of professional Wisconsin publications, including The Inner Voice online magazine. She wrote a feature chapter in the book, The New Healers Minds and Hands in Complementary Medicine, by Dr. Barbara Stevens Barnum. Short stories in Main Street Rag Literary Magazine. She has a story-telling C.D. called Earth Spirituality-Spiritual Storytelling, three children's books, Edith Ann Marie The Sun is in My Heart, Francine and Hazel, and Tell Me a Story Mama-Little Berry and Mama Bear, two novels Ten of Swords, and Gull Soup. Poetry published in Blue Heron Review, Wisconsin’s Poet Calendar, and her poetry book, The Other Side. Her twenty-five year alternative healing practice in Wisconsin, the Gayatri Center for Healing, is now closed so she can devote her time to writing.

"I love writing for all ages. Since children are our first seekers, I enjoy connecting them to the natural world. The earth grounds us and keeps us steady on the path we have chosen. The sun warms our hearts and teaches us to open to love. The water cleanses our body, releasing heaviness of life. The wind shows us how to let our voices sing out words needed to be spoken. I write to bring a wholesome quality and wisdom taught through the storyline.

When I write for adults, I'm trying to awaken one's spirituality and innermost depths of their mind, the qualities that bind us together. I want the reader to experience the characters at a level of learning with them, while the characters navigate through the story. Giving back has always been important to me. I hope my stories give a sense of encouragement and possibility to widen the reader's horizon." - Lynne Carol Austin