One Shining Soul

Ever since Olisa was a child, Joseph Timmerman has feared that the world might one day find out what he has always known about his daughter - that she has been blessed with very special gifts. Such a discovery might not only shatter their family's lives but cause Olisa to suffer potentially grave consequences. His anxieties are realized on a fateful 4th of July. An incident occurs at Venice Beach, California catapulting Olisa to an unwanted fame. It's a fame she must eventually embrace. The world's survival rests on her delicate shoulders.

Wayne L. Wilson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He received a Master of Arts in Education from UCLA and a BA in Sociology from UCSB. Before establishing a career in writing, Wilson co-owned and operated an international publishing company specializing in innovative multicultural designs. Wayne has authored novels, screenplays, short stories, essays, PSAs, memoirs, biographies, history books, college textbooks, and a wide array of books for children and young adults. Furthermore, he's served as a ghostwriter for various books and publications. Wilson is a member of the Writer's Guild of America.