Aften Brook Szymanski is a children's book author who hopes to inspire youth to embrace their own quirks and pursue their individual talents. She has written O. Postmus, a picture book, and the Lindly Brandt series starting with Liar Lindly Brandt. Aften is a happily married mother of three wonderful children who inspire her everyday. She is a graduate of Brigham Young University and a post graduate of University of Utah. Education and goal setting are a huge part of joy and personal fulfillment in her life. It doesn't matter what you pursue, just dedicate yourself to the things you love.