Cindy Coloma is a bestselling author who has published numerous nonfiction books and twelve novels, including Beautiful (2010 Christy Award finalist and 2011 Revolve Tour Young Adult featured book), Song of the Brokenhearted (with coauthor Sheila Walsh; 2013 ECPA bestseller), The Salt Garden (one of Library Journal's Best Books 2004), Orchid House (2008 ECPA bestseller), and Winter Passing (2001 Christy Award finalist). She has collaborated and ghostwritten with high-profile media personalities, political figures, and international singers/speakers.Cindy lives with her husband and five children in Redding, California, where she is "family famous" for her chocolate chip cookies.