S.V. Farnsworth is a linguist librarian who has spent time in Asia. Issues with grit give her novels the traction to move you. She writes epic fantasy, science fiction, and romantic suspense with an appeal to readers who connect with #MeToo concerns and admire strong female characters. Her titles include Woman of the Stone, A Rare Connection, and as an editor, Seasons of the Four States. Farnsworth's novels are available in paperback and e-book worldwide. They are also easy for librarians to order, so be sure to request them by filling out a form at your local library. Book 2 in the Modutan Empire series, Monarch in the Flames, is due for release on October 10th, 2020. S.V. Farnsworth graduated with a B.S. from SUU in 2002. She teaches ESL at Crowder College in southwest Missouri. She is the 2020 secretary for the Ozarks Writers League. She served as 2018 and 2019 president of the Joplin Writers' Guild and coordinates their conferences. Subscribe to her newsletter for 3 short stories and updates on her books at svfarnsworthauthor.com/newsletter.