Author's Bio: Ana Elsner is a multi-cultural poet, author, artist, and translator with a global perspective. She studied in Europe and at Georgetown University and holds a degree in Linguistics and Languages. Now retired, she is engaged in writing broad ranging poetry and prose, translating the works of German-language poets into English, and supporting a variety of causes as an advisor and volunteer. She is a frequent featured poet at public and private poetry venues. Ana Elsner has dedicated her work to help raise the popularity and status of poetry in the everyday consciousness of society.

Ciphers of Uncommon Origin (InstaPLANET Press, 2007)