Andre M. Rome, Jr.

     Andre Rome launched his first novel with the release of Hallowed Be Thy Name.  He has taught English in the greater New Orleans area for over twenty-seven years at Meisler Middle School in the Jefferson Parish Public School System and at Archbishop Rummel High School, where he also served as the head track & field coach. He had served most recently as a pole vault coach at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Metairie, Louisiana. Since the beginning of 2014-15 school year, Andre Rome has been teaching English II at Grace King High School. 
      Andre and his wife Melinda reside in Kenner, Louisiana, with their two adopted children, Nathan and Rebecca. All three have greatly influenced his life, his religious beliefs, and his writing.
      When he began what he feared would be the arduous task of writing his first novel, Andre discovered, “I can honestly say that I have never had so much fun in my life, creating characters, researching information, and reliving some of my favorite destinations.”