Award-winning author and veteran teacher of thirty-three years, Lisa A. McCombs had a front-row seat for adolescent angst until multiple sclerosis entered the picture and ended her beloved career as a public school teacher. Now Lisa communicates with her preferred age group through realistic fiction that covers speaks to the youth of today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Lisa's YA titles include Abby, Raspberry Beret, and Opening Pandora's Box, a trilogy inspired and edited by a special group of middle school students intent upon helping their teacher achieve the dream of becoming published. The Church of Go series is Lisa's current project that includes award-winning Bombs Bursting in Air and Praise Petals. Her book awards include a Mom's Choice Award, Gold Readers' Favorite International Book Award, Gold Literary Classics Award, and a Next Generation Indie Book Award.