After twelve years in the jewelry industry, Barbara surrendered to the muse and left the business world in order to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a writer. Born in New Jersey, she has lived in both Carolinas and New Hampshire but has now settled on Florida for her forever home. When she isn't writing she's an avid reader and lover of music, a football fanatic, and a devoted Florida Gator fan. She also enjoys traveling with hubby and sweetheart, Tom, who, over the years, has learned far more about the craft of writing than he ever wanted to know. She is the author of nine books, including The Keeper of Happy Endings and The Echo of Old Books, and has no plans to slow down.