Gwen Banta was born in Binghamton, NY and educated in Indianapolis, Indiana, where she received B.A. and M.S. degrees from Butler University. She also received a language certification degree from The Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. Gwen has also written several screenplays. Her screenplay, Skies A Fallin, is currently under option to an independent producer. Awards for her screenplays include: Writers Project Semi-Finalist; Chesterfield Screenplay Competition Quarter-Finalist; Columbine International Screenwriting Competition Finalist; Ohio Film Festival Semi-Finalist; Peoples Pilot Semi- Finalist. Gwen, a former award-winning actress of stage, screen and television, alternates her time between family, writing and a successful real estate career. She is a supporter of Global Green International and numerous other charitable organizations. She resides in LA with her dog, Buddy, who is a major fan of her booksas long as there are endless treats involved.
