L. Gianforte

L. (Elle) Gianforte--who has also written under the name L.G. Mansfield--has captured the voices of celebrities and other personalities, translating their concepts and talents into print with authenticity and grace. A collaborative author, ghostwriter, and developmental editor, she writes books in a diversity of arenas, including lifestyle, adoption, fashion and design, self-help, memoir, and cooking. She began her career as an advertising copywriter, with experience that spans the globe from New York to London to California. Her advertising background gives her a distinctive marketing edge and a strong understanding of the power of finding just the right word to deliver just the right message--a skill that translates seamlessly to her work in publishing. Ms. Gianforte holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Kean University in New Jersey and attended the School of Visual Arts in New York.