Leona Xidas was born, raised, and currently resides in Long Island, New York. Her families’ roots are in Chios, Greece, and her many travels there provided much of the inspiration for the landscape...view moreLeona Xidas was born, raised, and currently resides in Long Island, New York. Her families’ roots are in Chios, Greece, and her many travels there provided much of the inspiration for the landscapes and culture that color this novel. This is her first published book. In addition to writing, Xidas also has a passion for photography and art.view less