Welcoming aliens, and meeting the creator of the Shala

Today I get to interview Cathy Benedetto, author of  the fascinating Shala novels. Like me, the author loves Anne McCaffrey, Robert Jordan and Orson Scott Card, so I know I'm going to enjoy these books as soon as I find time to read them. But first, let me introduce her:

About Cathy Benedetto:Ms. Benedetto is a writer, artist and avid reader. Her love of science fiction and fantasy inspired her trilogy about the mystical race of warriors known as Shala. Her favorite authors, Anne McCaffre...