Nina Munteanu

Nina Munteanu is a Canadian author and ecologist, who enjoys traveling. She has been tasting her way for years around the world in exotic places from Bangkok to Paris. Her articles and award-nominated short stories have been translated in magazines throughout the world. Nina's latest book, Darwin's Paradox, is a science fiction eco-thriller that explores humanity's evolution with intelligent machine and nature. Darwin's Paradox was nominated for the Aurora, Canada's top prize for science fiction. Learning modules from her 2009 fiction writing guidebook, The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! have been adopted by colleges and universities throughout North America. Nina is a frequent invited speaker at scientific and writing conferences, schools and bookclubs. Her award-winning blog, The Alien Next Door, provides lively discussion on topics of science, travel, pop culture, and writing. You can find Nina's reviews of movies and books in Suite 101, along with current articles on topics in travel, science, environment & ecology, technology, writing and publishing. To find out more about Nina's writing, her guidebook, workshops, manuscript critiques, and online telecourses visit www.thepassionatewriter.com.