Thompson, Bonita: - Bonita Thompson has worked as a freelance story analyst and reader of books and screenplays. She has edited self-published novels by first-time authors and written script coverages and novel synopses optioned for film. As a contract floater, she worked at major Hollywood film studios and production companies. While living in Paris, Bonita studied international law. She volunteers for WriteGirl, a nonprofit organization that inspires high school females in the Los Angeles area to pursue careers in writing. She's the author of the novels The New Middle and Vulnerable.