Elena Mikalsen is a women's fiction author who was born in Ukraine and resides in San Antonio with her family and two adopted dogs. She is somewhat obsessive about travel, but, when at home, she can be found browsing through bookstores or antique shops.She writes novels about love. WRAPPED IN THE STARS is about love that lasts forever. Two lovers, Mark and Rebecca, got separated in the early 20th century, but their love remained behind, it didn't die. Part of their love stayed in the ring that Mark gave to Rebecca. So, when this ring is found years later, another couple picks up the energy from their Mark and Rebecca's love and falls in love themselves.THE HOUSE BY THE CYPRESS TREES is a novel about romantic love. That wild feeling of new love when you first fall for someone and you want to spend every moment with them and you will do anything for them.ALL THE SILENT VOICES, her upcoming novel, will explore the depth of love between a husband and wife and what challenges a good marriage can withstand. How far will a wife go for her husband and how far will a husband go for his wife?When not writing stories, she is a Pediatric Psychologist helping children with chronic medical illness. She blogs on issues of mental health for teens and adults. She enjoys working with the media due to her expertise in managing anxiety, stress, and parenting issues. You can visit Elena Mikalsen at www.elenamikalsen.com