Drawing from his career as a teacher, leader, and advocate within and for the Deaf community, Peter M. Quint writes novels about Deaf characters facing life challenges which shake their foundations and beliefs. Outside the fiction, he enjoys household building projects and fitness activities, such as running and biking. He and his wife Pratibha live in Spokane, Washington, and love exploring the beautiful woods near their home with their Deaf dog Asha.  Resilient Silence  is the first novel in the Resilient Silence series. Visit him at  www.peterquint.com . Connect with him on Facebook, @peterquintdeafauthor, and Instagram, @pmquint5.