Only with the help of the muse could the author pull off this manipulation of point of view from first person, with Calliope, the heroine, and later, Cal, the hero, as narrator, to third person omniscient: “I was born twice: first, as a baby girl, on a remarkably smogless Detroit day in January of 1960; and then as a teenage boy, in an emergency room near Petoskey, Michigan, in August of 1974.”

(Reviewed By Lee L. Peoples)

Indian-born photographer Ash Gupta is a celebrated, internationally known photographer who has made his home in Los Angeles, but is very much in demand around the globe. He has photographed top models, celebrities, including Elizabeth Shue, Sharon Lee, Dominique Swain, and Davis Guggenheim, just to name a few.

From high intensity classes like Tae-Bo and Spinning to lower impact, stress-reducing activities such as Pilates and Tai-chi, fitness has evolved from an exercise to a lifestyle. But no other form of exercise has changed the fitness world more than the practice of yoga. Beth Shaw is recognized throughout the United States, and internationally, as one of the leading experts in the fitness industry.

Eileen Galindo is an actress who has appeared in several TV shows and films, including The Super, “NYPD Blue,” “Strong Medicine,” “ER,” “Girlfriends,” “Third Watch,” “Law & Order,” etc. She is also a successful voice-over artist and has performed in “Dora the Explorer,” “In Justice,” and “Phineas and Ferb.” Her theater work is extensive, as she has appeared in the following plays. “Romeo and Juliet,” “Real Women Have Curves,” etc.

Some people are just bi-coastal, but Sergey Gorobchenko lives on two continents. Originally from Moscow, Sergey has created a name for himself and has become a talented leading man. He has starred in several films in Moscow, including the remake of Dr. Zhivago, Boomer, The Shoemaker, Lift, and Moscow Heat. Sergey’s range as an actor is impressive. But he is not content to just entertain in Russia. His ambition is more far-reaching than that.

San Francisco-based fashion designer, Joseph Domingo, considers himself an atelier, specializing in custom-made clothing for both men and women. Domingo’s designs include sportswear, contemporary clothing, evening wear, and wedding gowns. Joseph has been featured on CNN, DNR, Women’s Wear Daily, California Apparel News, and he has been

Having moved here from El Salvador just two short years ago, Adrian Bellani has accomplished more than some who’ve lived here their entire lives. He has a successful acting career, and he gives back to the Hispanic community as an ambassador of PADRES Contra El Cáncer—a charity that aids lower income children and their families who suffer from cancer.

Gunner Johnson’s exceptional art and sculpted pieces have shown in galleries and have appeared in the movie Batman Forever. His newest jewelry line lends practicality to an already exquisite collection, and his art pieces are quickly becoming a favorite among celebrities.

Having moved here from El Salvador just two short years ago, Adrian Bellani has accomplished more than some who’ve lived here their entire lives. He has a successful acting career, and he gives back to the Hispanic community as an ambassador of PADRES Contra El Cáncer—a charity that aids lower income children and their families who suffer from cancer.

Raun Kaufman, who as a child was diagnosed with sever Autism Spectrum Disorder, and against all odds, his parents invented a radical form of treatment, which caused him to not only stop certain behaviors associated with autism, but to recover completely from the disorder. Over 20 years ago, the best-selling book Son-Rise was written about Raun, and an NBC television movie based on his recovery followed. And now he is the CEO of the Autism Treatment Center of America and is helping countless children recover from the disorder.