Rachel Gatti is a freelance writer and curious explorer. She studied theatre at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York before discovering that her love for creating interesting characters was better suited for the page rather than the stage. A love for adventure led her to the North and South islands of New Zealand, which greatly inspired the writing of Beyond the Black Door. Rachel's work with an international youth organization brought her to Europe, where she lived on a sailboat in the Mediterranean Sea with some of the wackiest people from around the world. After finishing her voyage through coastal Spain and France, she married her own prince charming and moved to Milan, Italy, where she currently resides.Some of Rachel's favorite things: sunny days, discovering new things, ice cream, playful catsSome of Rachel's least favorite things: winter fog, taking the trash out, moldy walls, stinky smells - yuck!