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Lena Gibson is a storyteller as an elementary school teacher and keeper of the family lore. She holds a First Class Honors degree in Archaeology, with minors in History, Biology, Geography, and Environmental Education from Simon Fraser University.A voracious reader from age eight onward, Lena seeks wonderful books in which to escape. Because of her passion for different genres, she combines elements of many in her writing. As an adult newly recognized with autism, she often creates characters that reflect this experience.When Lena isn't writing, she reads, practices karate, and drinks a ton of tea. She resides in New Westminster, Canada with her family and their fuzzy overlord, Ash, the fluffiest of gray cats.Email: lena.gibson15@gmail.com, https: //lenagibsonauthor.wordpress.com
"2023 Maxy Award Winner - Romance & Women's Fiction 2023 Firebird Book Award Winner - Cross Genre ""Blending elements of romance, magical realism, mystery, and science fiction, Gibson has crafted a unique story that grabs your attention right from the start and never lets go."" -The Nomadic Librarian ""The Wish by Lena Gibson is a captivating and emotionally charged tale that seamlessly weaves together elements of romance, time travel, and suspense."" -A Look Inside: Books, Movies & Music ""I really got attached to the main character and I began to feel her anxiety and other emotions with her. By chapter 15 I was on the edge of my seat and I really had to know what was gonna happen. Highly recommend!"" -Stephane Tanimura, NetGalley Reviewer ""There was plenty of spice and I would say the ending was both expected and unexpected which is a flawless thing to be able to write for the reader."" -Catarina Meeks, NetGalley Reviewer ""The Wish is one of the most engaging and thrilling books I have read so far this year. The author does an exemplary job of creating a story that has elements of a thriller/romance, with a little bit of fantasy and fairytale thrown in."" -San Francisco Book Review (5 Star Review) ""Readers will fall headlong into this book. Even after the last page you'll be thinking about the characters, in particular Elizabeth, for a long time."" -Eileen Cook, author of You Owe Me A Murder ""The Wish is a twisty, labyrinth thriller that grabs the reader from the opening page and never lets up. It's engrossing and wholly original."" -David Buzan, author of In the Lair of Legends ""For readers who enjoy mystery, intrigue, and romance, The Wish will check the boxes on everything they hope to find when they pick up a novel."" -Readers' Favorite (5 stars)"
