“You can be gorgeous at thirty, charming at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.” ~ Coco Chanel
Gail Ingis: Dancing Through Life, One Story at a Time
Brooklyn-born Gail Ingis, the author who'll whisk you away into the whirlwind worlds of historical romance, pens tales like The Memorable Mrs. Dempsey (formerly Indigo Sky) and The Unforgettable Miss Baldwin. And just when you think you know her, she surprises you with her memoir, More Than One Life, proving she’s got more twists than a double helix. Gail firmly believes that everyone’s life is a novel waiting to be written, and a chance encounter with a stranger is just a prelude to the next captivating chapter.
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But wait—there’s more! Gail isn’t just a wordsmith; she’s an award-winning artist whose masterpieces have splashed across the pages of the New York Times and other posh publications. If that’s not enough to impress, she’s also a high-flying art juror, curating creativity at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in Norwalk, Connecticut, where she wears many hats, including that of trustee and art curator. No wonder the place snagged a USA TODAY award—Gail’s got the Midas touch!
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Born as Gail Gerber, she’s been blessed (or cursed, depending on your perspective) with a name that’s as alliterative as a tongue twister. A retired member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a proud participant in the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Gail’s interests are as varied as a buffet at a Vegas casino—rich, diverse, and delightfully indulgent.
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In 1981, Gail decided to add “founder” to her already bulging résumé by establishing the Interior Design Institute (IDI), which eventually merged with Berkeley College. Her teaching escapades took her to the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID) and other prestigious universities in the New York tri-state area, where she shared her wisdom and wit.
Gail Ingis at Author Day ~ Barnes and Noble (Farmington, CT)
These days, Gail calls Connecticut home, where she and her dashing husband are living their best lives. They indulge in tennis matches, gardening sessions, Beatrice Potter children’s book marathons, popular writers fiction, and epic Costco adventures, feasting on their delicious $1.50 hot dog, accompanied by a Pepsi. Together, they’ve nurtured five well-bred children, fifteen grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren—and rumor has it, the family tree is still sprouting new branches.
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For a peek into Gail’s eclectic world, you can follow her antics on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, BookBub, Amazon, and Goodreads. Dive into her blog on gailingis.com, where she’s penned over 500 articles covering everything from books to ballroom dancing. Speaking of dancing, Gail isn’t just a wallflower; she’s a ballroom queen who waltzed her way to a first-place victory. It’s just another chapter in the dazzling, multifaceted novel that is Gail Ingis’s life.