Kenneth Barger is a freelance interpreter and translator, born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He discovered his love for languages as a young adult and set about to learn Spanish and then French. He enjoys traveling and has a particular fondness for Puerto Rico, Spain, and Quebec. The main focus of his career is court and conference interpreting, which he practices in many venues in several states. He teaches interpreters and aspiring interpreters in diverse workshops and events. He stays active in his free time, by dancing salsa and skateboarding. Doña Luz is Kenneth's first translation of a novel.