Francine Banwarth (born Francine Ninette Buda, June 29, 1947, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.), freelance proofreader and copy editor. Has work featured in dozens of competitions and anthologies; named The Heron’s Nest Poet of the Year in 2015. Served as second vice president of the HSA and as editor of Frogpond; currently a member of the Red Moon Anthology editorial staff. Resides in Dubuque, Iowa.