Ronlyn Domingue has worked as a grassroots organizer, project manager, teacher, and grant writer. Her work has appeared in New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, and The Independent (UK).

Born and raised in South Louisiana, she lives there still with her partner, Todd, their cats, and plenty of urban wildlife.

The Mercy of Thin Air is her first novel, which received critical acclaim and international attention. Currently, she is writing her second novel.

Ronlyn with Mrs. Allen, the third grade teacher

who encouraged her to write.

updated 4/8/2008