Roy Dimond lives with his wife in Pender Harbour, a small fishing village on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Canada. Locals call it "Penderdise."In his first life, Roy had the honor of helping at risk children and their families. In his second life, he pursues his love of travel and writing. Having explored four continents from Cuzco to Kyoto, Santorini to Tsumago, his wanderings have all found a way into his stories.Roy's first book is called The Singing Bowl and is now in a Second Edition. His second novel is called, The Rubicon Effect and his third book, and first work of non-fiction, Saving Our Pennys is also available.