About the Author

Carol Goode was born and raised in Western Pennsylvania where she developed a love for nature and the life sciences.

Before pursuing writing, she earned degrees in biology and business and enjoyed a multifaceted career that ranged from medical researcher to Silicon Valley executive.  Her work experiences in the chemical industry, high-tech startups, Fortune 100 companies and in her own consulting business provided unique insights into environmental issues, technology forecasting and security, and continue to inspire her fiction.

Ms. Goode won her first writing contest at the age of eleven.  She is the co-author of three scientific research publications and author of an inspirational essay appearing in the San Jose Mercury News.  G.E.M is her first novel.