Rhonda "sUess" Galizia [ga-litz-a], aka "Moongold~O~" aka "Leslie DeShannon" is a contented and joyful wife, proud Mother of 5, and prouder Grandmother of 10. As of September 02, 2008, she welcomed Juliana Madison into her family - another GIRL at last! (The new ratio is 7 boys to 3 girls!) Juliana is beautiful and pink, and Rhonda calls her "My Living Rosebud"!
"Her very name is a song!" Grandma declares with a huge smile.

Rhonda possesses a spirit of joy and encouragement, and loves nothing better than to share it with everyone she meets!

A former graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature [over 20 years ago!] Rhonda was blessed to learn from - and be extremely encouraged by - the incredible Norma Paul Reudi Ainsworth! She told Rhonda that her work was "powerful", and that she was amazed by her, because she had the ability to "preach without preach-ING!"; PRICELESS!

Also a graduate of ICS Master Art [certified] Rhonda enjoys creating portraits and landscapes, using various mediums. She began developing her own line of cards, as well.

A hopeless romantic, Rhonda has written her "Moongold~O~Romance Series", a tender and wholesome collection of young-love poetry ...beginning with the heartfelt attraction, that eventually turns into a courtship, which, in time, leads to marriage and a commitment for life. It is pure and safe enough for her granddaughters!

Mrs. Galizia is thankful for the numerous opportunities to: be published, nationally and internationally; enjoy multiple publishers; have many recordings made of her work; to have received various certificates, trophies, awards,
medals, etc.; to have made public presentations to various Church Bodies, as well as, to have been a Speaker for The Women's Shelter, in conjunction with, the local government re: "TAKE BACK THE NIGHT" Rally, for Abuse Victims/Survivors. She personally created several patches for the quilt [for her daughter, Anna, and for herself] and then, she presented a plaque with her poem "The Cleansing Tree" on it [which her gifted artist friend, Ray Cline, had graciously designed and mounted] to 5-star Counsellor, Mrs. Winnie Boser(since retired), for her exemplary work. After having addressed the audience, and read her poem, she met with and spoke to several in attendance. This resulted in News interviews and articles and photos of the same.

Mrs. Galizia met Mr. Cline during her years of work as an Executive Secretary and Assistant Development & Funding Director for an Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation.

Further, Rhonda is a Patriot and a Lifetime Member of The VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and has written special lyrics for songs for past Birthday Dinners. Her mother was both Auxiliary and District President in the past, and her elder brother, Dave, a decorated Viet Nam Vet, not long ago completed his term as Commander of Post 249!

Rhonda has sent her work to paralyzed Vets and Fallen Police Officers to honor them [her husband Joe is the namesake of fallen Police Officer, Joseph Galizia of Beaver Falls; a beautiful stela representing Joseph and the others is located at the Beaver County Courthouse, Beaver PA]

Mrs. Galizia has made personal appearances and presentations at family/friends' Birthdays, Showers, Weddings,and other Special Occasions.

"Every day, I try to send out at least one poem, to address another's need and offer Hope. When Rev. Billy Graham fell ill, I sent a copy of my Ode to Oklahoma: City of Grace [re bombing] to his son, Franklin, to let him know how beloved he is to all. What a great moment to be alive, when I received such a warm and gracious response!"

She was named as a 2006, 2007 and 2008,
U.S. Ambassador of Poetry, and has been recorded manifold times for the ILP's Sound of Poetry Collections. Rhonda's work has also been
taped for individual requests.

In 2006, Mrs. Galizia was officially awarded the gorgeous 24k gold embossed Noble House Lapel Pin and is now recognized as a POET FELLOW OF NOBLE HOUSE LONDON!

She is deeply grateful to the Lord, to Whom, Rhonda gives ALL the glory.

March 2006, she learned that she was a Contest Winner and was included in (the major Christian Publisher) XULON PRESS' anthology, "Memories of Mother", which was released to 25,000 stores in May 2007 - just in time for Mother's Day! She and her dear old Mama were ecstatic, and rejoiced in the LORD's goodness! Her Contribution was the true story, "Pink Apron Strings".

Most recently, Rhonda was asked to pen a poem or letter for the troops, to be published in Xulon Press' anthology, We Support the Troops! It was being sent to the troops in Iraq for Christmas, so they know they are loved and not forgotten. She penned "Living Stars" (which can be viewed at her Ministry/counseling website on the UNSUNG HEROES page) and considers it a high honor to have been asked to do so. KUDOS TO XULON PRESS!

To date, Rhonda has received her Board Certification in Biblical Counseling, and is also a Fully-Ordained Minister now.

And as a final note, Rhonda adds, " I truly appreciate the Authors Den! What a cleverly-designed site, and fabulous opportunity for the integrity of the author-author and author-reader relationship. Thank you, bless you, Founder Matt Miller.

And I speak A Special Blessing onto every Reader...for without you, writers are meaningless. May God use my gift to minister to ...your need."

Rhonda is still writing her book, called "FRUIT OF THE EARTH" which Father God told her will be "A teaching book unlike any other on Earth!" It is an ongoing project in her journey with the Holy Spirit as her Teacher, and she proceeds with fear & trembling... although she is also using it for counseling purposes now, at her website. Rhonda is a Board Certified Biblical Christian Counselor & Certified Child Advocate and a member of AACC. She is also a Pastor-Trained and Pastor-Certified Altar Worker, and most-recently has become an Appointed, Anointed & Fully-Ordained Minister herself :) She welcomes prayers from her Fellows and any Readers as Rhonda is.. a MOSTLY-RESTORED MASSIVE STROKE SURVIVOR, HALLELUJAH!! December 18th 2008 marked seven years - and the celebration of her recovery, day by day! You see, folks, You CAN do all things... through The Christ, Who strengthens you... His grace IS sufficient, hallelujah! NOW YOU TELL ME, ISN'T GOD AWESOME?!

The International Poetry Hall of Fame
Through this particular work, is how I made my "debut for Christ" in Public Ministry. Then, when Billy Graham fell ill,I sent a copy of my work to his son, Franklin, and asked him to give it to his dad. I received a very warm response, which I treasure.

HE Writes the Words on My Heart!
This is my own online Ministry website, which The LORD called me to in 2007. My original Call came in 1991 and my Ministry was founded in 1992 as "A Writing-Counseling Ministry for CHRIST in Prose, Poetry & Song". I have since been blessed with A Fully Anointed 8-Member Ministry Team unlike any other. We work and serve as one, to bring glory to our LORD, Master & Saviour Jesus CHRIST! My Ministry Verse, St. Matthew 13:52 declares, "And Jesus said to them, "Therefore, every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a household, who brings out of his treasure things new and old." My Treasure is the Word of God! Therefore, I hope to daily pour out a double cup of Living Water for the Reader: a Scripture from the Old Testament AND a Scripture from the New Testament, which fit together, in order to increase understanding, and bring refreshment,to those who come to be washed in the Word of God. Come to ...a Kingdom, Alive! Most of the HE Writes..Team Members were gleaned from the Den! We cordially invite you to come and sit a spell...:)

Sky Writing
A popular Christian site, managed by my friend, Bob Miller, and offering a tremendous variety of poetry and prose, which also maintains a poetry page for AD's late & beloved Connie Hinnen Cook.