Collins-Ranadive, Gail: - Gail Collins-Ranadive, MA, MFA, MDiv, has been cultivating her eco-spiritual relationship with the natural world since her childhood in New England, where the changing seasons shaped her body, mind, and spirit. Nature has always been her go-to place for solitude and solace, creativity, and companionship. She is the award-winning author of nine non-fiction books that include Inner Canyon, Where Deep Time Meets Sacred Space; Chewing Sand, An Eco-Spiritual Taste of the Mojave Desert; and Nature's Calling, The Grace of Place. In this book, she shares insights, information, and inspiration gained from a lifetime of looking to Nature for grounding and guidance. She also writes the biannual Environmental Column for The Wayfarer and sponsors the annual Prism Prize for Climate Literature, both through Homebound Publications. With her partner Milt, she spends summers in Denver and winters in Las Vegas.