TRACY STOPLER is the author of the award-winning novels, THE ROPES THAT BIND, and MY BROTHER JAVI. She is a registered dietitian with a Master of Science in nutrition from New York University, the Director of NUTRITION E.T.C., Inc., in Plainview, New York, and an adjunct professor at Adelphi University. Tracy was the Enough Abuse Campaign Coordinator at The Safe Center on Long Island. Along with 50+ volunteers, she has helped educate adults on the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse. She also volunteered as a SAFER advocate, working with survivors of sexual assault, rape, domestic violence and sex trafficking. Tracy ‘s writing another thought-provoking novel about three generations of mental illness, specifically schizophrenia. She’s still in the research phase, but hopes for a publication date no later than 2024.