Skip Van Gardner is a multi-award-winning author and a two-time nominee for Book of the Year. A businessman and storyteller who spent two decades living and working in Manhattan, Los Angeles and Washington, DC, he now lives outside Orlando, Florida. *Pivoting From Blue*, his debut, grew out of one unforgettable year that changed him spiritually, mentally and physically, and it earned a Gold Book Award and 5-star reviews from Literary Titan and ReaderViews. He enjoys writing, sailing, fly fishing, hiking and listening to people's stories.