Any story about me has to start with this--my blood runs Girl Scout green. My oldest daughter wanted to be a Girl Scout and there was no leader for her troop. Somehow, I ended up with that position. Since then, I've lead troops for both of my daughters, become a Girl Scout trainer and held more volunteer positions than I care to name here. I'm proud to be a lifetime member of the world's finest organization dedicated to helping girls grow into strong young women and future leaders. Cookies, anyone?

Can girls become strong leaders and still believe in romance? I think so. We can all hope for a happy ending, but a strong woman realizes that her happiness is not dependant on Prince Charming.

I also work part-time as an attorney. My passion is helping people who are dealing with small consumer problems. I'm lucky enough to work in an office that offers very low-cost legal services to help folks with all kinds of problems--from divorces and adoptions to minor criminal charges and consumer disputes. Sometimes it's a fun job; sometimes it's frustrating. Often it isn't possible for my clients to achieve a truly good outcome. That's why the rest of my life is devoted to making HAPPY ENDINGS GUARANTEED.

Writing romances is the only job in the world that can make that guarantee and that is why I love writing. Check out my short story--Presence of Mind--about an absent- minded romance novelist. It is absolutely not autobiographical, honest.