Rona Simmons has written both novels and works of nonfiction. She coauthored Images from World War II, celebrating the art of WWII veteran and artist Jack Smith. And in April 2020, Kent State University Press will release her latest work, The Other Veterans of World War II: Stories from Behind the Front Lines.
The daughter of a World War II fighter pilot herself, she is proud to honor veterans and their stories through her work. Her stories, articles, and interviews have appeared in regional and national literary journals and online magazines.