Who We Are
Gregg Swain
Author
Gregg Swain is an author and Mah Jongg instructor in New York City. She lectures across the United States, speaking at clubs, museums, and social organizations. She is the co-author of Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game and Mahjong is for the Birds. She loves to teach Mah Jongg, helping people enjoy the fun and challenge of the game as they form new friendships around the table. Her other website is mahjongtreasures.com
Toby Salk
Author
Toby Salk is a popular Mah Jongg instructor in the San Francisco Bay area. She has taught over a thousand students how to play and win this wonderful game. She’s a featured speaker at clubs and has been interviewed for many publications including J., the San Francisco Chronicle, Alameda Magazine, Oakland Magazine, and the Piedmont Post. Toby’s website is mahjonggforeveryone.com
Gladys Grad
Inventor of Siamese Mah Jongg and Tournment Director
Gladys Grad is popularly known as the “foremost authority of American-style tournament Mah Jongg.” She is the owner and tournament director for several large Mah Jongg tournaments throughout the country and is the creator of the Siamese Mah Jongg game. Her website is mahjongg.org
Woody Swain
Designer and Illustrator
Woody Swain is an award-winning graphic designer and artist based in New York City. He has collaborated with Gregg Swain on several other books on Mah Jongg. His work can be seen on his website www.woodyswain.com