Sant Bani School is very proud to welcome alumna Heather Tomlinson, class of 1982. Tomlinson recently published her full-length novel, The Swan Maiden, published by Henry Holt/Holtzbrinck Group, Fall 2007. She returned to Sant Bani School on November 6th to talk with seventh and eighth grade students about her fourth novel and the process involved with having her work published. She discussed the steps involved with writing and led the students in a hands-on workshop. Tomlinson detailed how to edit one’s work, looking for repetition, checking tenses and voices, and working through the mountain of details that go in to producing a finished piece. Tomlinson’s life-long love of classic fantasy and French fairy tales along with her love of Provence were inspirations for The Swan Maiden. Her writings are geared for the young adult audience; however, audiences of all ages will enjoy this ageless fairy tale. Having lived in both California and New Hampshire as a child, Tomlinson graduated from Sant Bani School in Sanbornton in 1982 and has her degree in French Literature from Wellesley College. She has taught French in the United States and English in Paris and worked for a book wholesaler before focusing on writing full time. She lives in California with her husband and three cats. She and her husband are avid sailors. To read Tomlinson’s online interview and more information about The Swan Maiden visit the link http://www.classof2k7.com/interviews/authors/heather_tomlinson/ Tomlinson will be at Sant Bani School on Monday, November 12th, from 11 am – 12 pm for a brief book signing. Sant Bani School is an independent kindergarten through twelfth grade day school located in Sanbornton, NH. It was founded in 1973 with six students and has grown to over 170. No child is denied admission for financial reasons. For information call (603) 934-4240 or visit the school’s website at www.santbani.org.