Meet The Author
Sonja R. E. Omerzu
Sonja Ruth Elizabeth Omerzu was born in San Antonio, Texas. She spent her childhood in Fairborn, Ohio, where she exhibited an early interest in art and was gifted with her first set of oil paints at age 5. Sonja’s interest in the art world was nurtured by her art teacher of 12 years, Wendel Dobyns. Graduating with honors from Fairborn Baker High School, Sonja attended Ohio University where in 1972, she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and a minor in philosophy.
Sonja worked simultaneously as a Managing Salon Owning Cosmetologist, as an assistant framing artist, and as an art teacher for Dependent Youth Activities (DYA) at Wright Patterson AFB. In 1984, she became employed by the Defense Logistics Agency, where she specialized in Inventory Management, retiring from the Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) in Columbus, Ohio after 30 years of service. While at DSCC, Sonja was selected to the 2-year Intern Program, where she received extensive training in Logistics Management. After graduating, she was selected to the position of Inventory Management Specialist, managing over 17,000 electronic parts for the military services and space program.
Sonja joined Toastmasters while at DSCC to develop her speaking and leadership skills, serving as President, Vice President of Education, and Sergeant at Arms. Sonja is a member of American Mensa, a military veteran of the Navy, and the recipient of Bob Ross Certification.
Sonja’s hobbies include writing, artwork, reading, and golfing. She is especially interested in nature, animals, extraterrestrial life, extrasensory perception, the prehistoric past, astronomy, metaphysics, music, creativity, enlightenment, constant learning, transcendentalism, self development and actualization, and the social unity of species. She is a strong advocate of human and animal rights.
Sonja adheres to a belief that all things are possible, and that we are so much more than what we are lead to believe we are.
Radio Interview
Uneek is a science fiction fantasy about an unlikely friendship between a fabricated star-like entity, Uneek, and a prehistoric apatosaurs, Thunder. It is a story of healing, adventure, and mystery set in a backdrop of the eternal cosmos.
Spawned from a distant nebula called Esoterica, Uneek is on a mission to planet Earth to ascertain why Earthlings are lagging behind in their evolution. Arriving on Earth, Uneek meets Thunder, a living, breathing survivor of the prehistoric Cretaceous Era, suspended in a space time warp for 66 million years. The friendship flourishes as a result of mutual need. Uneek needs Thunder’s knowledge and companionship, and Thunder needs Uneek’s help to recover from years of forced isolation. Confronted with a conundrum of mysterious and suspenseful situations, they meet various, whimsical characters during their travels, as they seek solutions to Thunder’s predicament.
Uneek explores the vital elements of true friendship, trust, patience, and love without compromising individuality or purpose. Uneek and Thunder’s interactions sparkle with humor, insightful revelations, and differences resolved through mutual understanding. The dynamic duo face seemingly insurmountable odds, as they traverse the countryside, outer space, and even time itself.
Beautifully illustrated by the author, Uneek will take minds of all ages on a thought-provoking journey that is suspensefully intriguing, questioning, and educational.
“A good book grabs your attention. A great book does so much more. Uneek takes you on an unexpected adventure with whimsical characters. It's so descriptive, you can actually see it in your mind’s eye. With great highs and lows, it’s an awesome journey in learning what friendship and love means. The only bad part was that the book ended."
—Wauhnetia (Netia) Mills
