Sherbondy, Lynne: - Lynne Sherbondy grew up in Las Vegas amidst mobsters, showgirls, and nuclear testing. But that's for another bio.She began writing poetry in her teens, won a few contests, and got published in two anthologies. She planned to become a poet-but film, theater, and television beckoned. Lynne moved to NYC and worked for years writing and producing award-winning videos. During this time, several of her plays and screenplays garnered interest from both theatrical and film producers. She also served as a Story Analyst for Academy Award-winning film director, Jonathan Demme, and Story Editor for Vanguard Films, where she created and developed an incredibly ill-fated sitcom. Lately, her creative life has come full circle. The poetry she put on a back burner has now reclaimed center stage.Lynne holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; a MS in Counseling from Fordham University; and an MFA in Film from Columbia University. She lives in upstate New York with her partner and two chihuahuas.