Ralph Cissne

Ralph Cissne is the author of the short story collection Prudence in Hollywood and Other Stories, the novel Angel City Singles, and the poetry collection Don’t Be Shy. An award-winning poet, his short stories have appeared in publications such as American Way and Playboy.

A native Californian, Cissne grew up in a military family and graduated from The University of Oklahoma School of Journalism. He lives in Oklahoma where he writes, plays golf, and volunteers as a creative life skills mentor. Cissne is a member of The Author’s Guild and a lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association.

Cissne has edited and published the work of his mentor Frank Natale including Meet Your Self; The Circle of Life; Results: The Willingness to Create; Natale Trance Dance; Relationships for Life; and The Wisdom of Midlife. He also edited Restorative Yoga Therapy by Leeann Carey, his friend and teacher. A lifelong advocate of yoga, Cissne is the author of Will of Golf, Mastering the Mind-Body Connection and many articles on health and fitness.