About the Author

Valya Boutenko is an author, film maker, chef, and master gardener. Valya loves writing inspiring books and shooting meaningful documentaries. She is the author of The Pillar of Dominance, The Curse, Will You Love Me Still, and the co-author of several cookbooks. Valya graduated from Southern Oregon University in 2007. When she is not writing, Valya enjoys reading, playing the accordion, knitting sweaters, and planting fruit trees.