Rhondi A. Vilott Salsitz, born in Phoenix, Arizona is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels. Rhondi has been writing since she was in 3rd grade. She has published over 50 books and short stories.

Other pen names for Rhondi include Charles Ingrid for “soft science” fiction, Elizabeth Forrest and Anne Knight for suspense thrillers, and R.A.V. Salsitz for fantasy for readers of all ages. She writes under the names Emily Drake, Rhondi Vilott Salsitz, R.A.V. Salsitz, Rhondi Vilott, Jenna Rhodes, and Rhondi Greening.