Allie NavaAllie Nava is an American writer who survived the violent anti-minority massacres of 1970s Sri Lanka. Her writing explores the nature of reality, perception, and beliefs, as well as our ability to shape them to live more positive lives. July and Everthing After is her first novel and previously her short fiction was selected for various literary journals including the award-winning Six Sentences. A former executive and editor/writing advisor, she's been a board member or advocate for several mission-oriented organizations including Bellevue Literary Review and Golden Seeds, and has been recognized for her work by several organizations including Amazon, Harvard, and Asia Society. Read More Read Less