Joan Schweighardt is a former book publisher. As the founder and former president of GreyCore Press, Schweighardt performed all aspects of publishing, including acquisitions, editing, proofreading, overseeing production, and public relations. She stopped publishing in 2006 after moving from New York to New Mexico, but she continues to work closely with authors. Her other novels are Island, Homebodies, Virtual Silence, and Gudrun's Tapestry.