Robert Steven GoldsteinRobert Steven Goldstein is the author of five novels. His first, "The Swami Deheftner", about problems that ensue when ancient magic and mysticism manifest in the twenty-first century, developed a small cult following in India. His second novel, "Eney Queen", a sexual comedy of manners set in a North Carolina college town, was a finalist in the category of cross genre fiction for the International Book Awards. Robert's third novel, "Cat's Whisker", probes the perceived rift between science and spirituality; it was longlisted for the prestigious Chanticleer International 2021 SOMERSET Book Award for Literary and Contemporary Fiction. His fourth novel, "Will's Surreal Period", about the peripatetic machinations of a dysfunctional family, was longlisted for the Chanticleer International 2022 SOMERSET Book Award for Literary and Contemporary Fiction. "Golda's Hutch", Robert's fifth novel, is a gripping psychological drama, weaving a complex tapestry of deception, envy, desire, politics, and power; it was shortlisted for the prestigious Chanticleer International 2024 SOMERSET Book Award for Literary and Contemporary Fiction. Robert and his wife Sandy live in San Francisco; over their thirty-six years together, they've shared their home with an array of dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, and parrots, each of whom has displayed a unique personality, startling intelligence, and a profound capacity for love. Robert has practiced yoga, meditation, and vegetarianism for over fifty years. Learn more at www.robertstevengoldstein.com. Read More Read Less