John R GentileJohn R. Gentile's writing draws from many life experiences as a physical therapist, naturalist, dolphin researcher, sea kayaker, SCUBA diver, and adventure trip leader. As a writer of novels, short stories, and screenplays, John's epic stories are filed with flawed but memorable characters, sharp dialogue sprinkled with humor, insightful moments with wildlife, and a sense of place, with just a dash of mysticism. Ivory Moon is the second novel in the Guardians of Gaia Series. In 2021, Baja Redemption, was an American Writing Awards finalist in the adventure/thriller category. His screenplay The Canoe was a finalist at the 2010 Feel Good Film Festival in Hollywood, California. A Breath of Trees, the third book in the Gai series was released in December 2025. Gentile is adapting Baja Redemption to a screenplay. John lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his artist/marine biologist wife, Katie Iverson and an elderly chow chow who daily remind him of the benefits of meditation. Read More Read Less