I am the author of LOVE THIEF: THE LEGEND OF IXMAL THE HEALER. Kirkus Reviews cited it as one of the best books in 2019, "an excellent tale that serves as both a thriller and anthropological portrait." It also was selected as one of 10 best books in 2018 by the Baltimore Sun, garnering a 4-minute interview on Fox News. From Tokyo to DC, I have made a living crafting words in pr and advertising. After teaching professional writing for 12 years at the University of Maryland, I left… more