Mati V. Gomoll was born at Caye Caulker, Belize on November 16, 1947. She is the third daughter of Tony Vega Sr., and she has been a school assistant and teacher since 1968. She graduated from Vite...view moreMati V. Gomoll was born at Caye Caulker, Belize on November 16, 1947. She is the third daughter of Tony Vega Sr., and she has been a school assistant and teacher since 1968. She graduated from Viterbo University, Wi. , then returned to her home country where she taught for several years. Presently, she resides in Lansing, Mi., with her husband and children. Besides writing the author’s other interests include traveling, reading up on Natural History issues, computers, and listening to classical music.view less