About the Author

Ali Berman's flash fiction and poetry have been published in Unsaid Literary Journal, Elimae, Used Furniture Review, and Puerto del Sol. In 2012, she co-founded flipmeover, a production company that uses media to raise awareness about important social issues, and co-wrote "quiet de luxe," their debut short film that has played in film festivals around the world. She is senior editor of the popular "good gossip" website Ecorazzi.com, reaching millions of people per year with stories that both educate and entertain. Ali resides in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two cats.

Reviews

"Berman tackles religious intolerance from an unexpected angle that will hit close to home for many and spark interesting discussion." —School Library Journal

"There's a lesson for us all in there - atheist and religious alike - to what extent should we tolerate the intolerant? ... Misdirected has an easy, colloquial style and it's a pleasure to read. Its characters are credible and well-rounded and I really did love Ben, who tells the odd white - and sometimes a shade of grey - lie but who is, at heart, honest and open with himself as well as others. I really wanted him to find a way to cope with his troubles and come out smiling."—The BookBag (UK)

"What a great swan dive into the world of literature." —Amos Lassen