A lightning strike sends Sam Beckett leaping into the wilds of British Columbia, where he occupies the body of a doctor searching for a downed plane. Now Sam must race against time and nature for the sake of a father and daughter at odds, and for the life of his friend, Al, who leapt into a plane passenger.
So far, I've:
- owned cats, dogs, horses, gerbils, ducks, rabbits, fish, and turtles.
- volunteered at the Petrified Sea Gardens, Oregon Zoo, High Hopes Therapeutic Riding, Mystic Aquarium, and Hospice SECT.
- worked as a waitress, secretary (in many permutations), licensed massage therapist, and writer.
- petted a penguin, touched a beluga whale, rescued a skate, swam with dolphins, and babysat an Indian elephant named Belle.
- had a deeply personal conversation with a black rhino.
- lived in New York, Connecticut, Washington (state), and Oregon.
- visited all but 11 of the United States.
- visited Canada and Scotland (and spent a half-hour in Ireland).
I'm hopeless at organized sports and follow no teams. I love to bike, hike, and just take walks. I enjoy oceans, mountains, and deserts. I love all cats and most dogs (my favorite breeds are border collies and aussies).
In addition to the books listed here, I've been featured in "Amoskeag: The Journal of Southern New Hampshire University," "The Geranium Farm Cookbook," "5.5BW - Poems and Stories," and "Serve It Forth: Cooking with Anne McCaffrey." My nonfiction articles have appeared in Animal Watch - the magazine of the ASPCA, NEWN Magazine, Strides - the magazine of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, and various newspapers.
I write a semi-regular blog at www.melissacrandall.wordpress.com and have a website at www.melissacrandall.com.
At present, I'm working on a YA/Adult crossover fantasy novel. I love talking to people about writing (especially kids and teens interested in the craft) and am available for interviews, book signings, readings, conventions and workshops. I love to travel!
I live in New England with her husband and two cats - the elusive Gypsy and surfer-dude Tuna.
