MEG NOCERO is a former Department of Homeland Security attorney. After 19 years of federal government service, she resigned to pursue her dream as a writer, inspirational speaker, a success coach, and attorney for justice. The Magical Guide to Bliss is her first book, one that she began writing to help her navigate through the grieving process after the devastating passing of her mother from breast cancer in April of 2011. Choosing to move out of the darkness, Nocero embraced a journey with this guide that has led her to rediscover her inner light and awareness that affirms daily how interconnected we are. Kirkus Reviews praised The Magical Guide to Bliss as "a successful, progressive daily handbook about awareness, creativity, gratitude and fulfillment." This book was named a Finalist in the Inspirational Non-Fiction Category for both the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the 11th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. Nocero holds a BA in Spanish, with a concentration in Italian from Boston College; a MA in international affairs from the University of Miami; and a JD from St. Thomas University School of Law. She holds certifications as a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center instructor as well as from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. She is a contributing author for Amy Butler's on-line magazine publication called Blossom.