Joan Marie Galat is an award winning and bestselling author published in multiple genres. A writer for both adults and children, her books explore farm conservation, astronomy, mythology, history, science, nature, travel, and self-improvement. She has worked as a radio host and news writer, and has more than 25 years experience as a freelance writer.

Galat operates MoonDot Media, a communications business offering writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media. She has written on a multitude of topics ranging from agriculture to natural history. She edits a quarterly magazine and has written speeches, museum text, magazine articles, and radio news and commercials. She also offers workshops on writing, public speaking, and creativity.

An experienced speaker and storyteller, Galat presents keynote speeches on self-motivation, creativity, getting published, light pollution, and other topics. Her motivational title Give Yourself a Pep Talk shares strategies for coping with the struggles of living with unsolved problems, while her book Dark Matters looks at nature's reaction to light at night. She often presents at schools and libraries, where she promotes literacy and shares the wonders of the night sky.