Author Biographies

Author and illustrator Fay A. Klingler is an award-winning creative and technical writer. An often sought-after motivational speaker for women's groups and radio and television audiences, her expertise includes betrayal recovery, blending families, and successful grandparenting. Her previous publications include Daughter's of God, You Have What It Takes; The LDS Grandparents' Idea Book (a bestseller); My Magnificent Mountain; The Complete Guide to Woman's Time; Our New Baby; and A Mother's Journal.

Fay's co-authored book Shattered: Six Steps from Betrayal to Recovery tops the recovery reading list in focusing on identifying betrayal, facing the betrayer, and helping victims recover from this dangerous form of physical and emotional abuse. Thelma Soares (mother of Lori Hacking, whose life ended because of betrayal) says of this highly motivating publication, "This book is a significant breakthrough.it should be the required reading "handbook" for everyone who has ever been betrayed …."

To benefit individuals who have been betrayed, Fay wrote numerous articles on this subject for "Meridian Magazine."

Fay and her husband, Larry N. Klingler, have twelve children and thirty-three grandchildren in their blended family.

Fay loves to hear from her readers. You can send her an e-mail at fay@klingler.com, or visit her website at www.fayklingler.com.