Marta Acosta was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay
Area. At six, she learned to read and she liked it so much
that she still reads today. She remembers her excitement
when she was seven and her father brought home a box of used
books. Growing up with three brothers, Marta learned how to
throw a ball, how to express an opinion, and how to tell a joke.
She received a degree in English Literature and Creative
Writing from Stanford University and is a frequent
contributor of humor, gardening and design columns to The
San Francisco Chronicle and The Contra Costa Newspapers.
She's had too many jobs to recall, none of which she enjoyed
as much as writing at home.
Marta lives with her husband, son, and ancient dog. An avid
gardener, she likes independent films, funny novels, loud
music and lively conversation.
She is highly skeptical about the paranormal, even though
she can tell when her mother is calling by the way the phone
rings.
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