I live in Rochester, NY with my husband, Mark. I have lived here almost all of my life except for a brief stay in California when I was a kid. Other than most winters that last way too long...it is...view moreI live in Rochester, NY with my husband, Mark. I have lived here almost all of my life except for a brief stay in California when I was a kid. Other than most winters that last way too long...it is a pretty fun place to live.Writing is my favorite thing to do. I love dreaming up my newest character, or continuing their story in a second book.I have loved to write since I was a teen and managed to collect a following of friends who complained until I completed the next chapter of my book, or my latest short story.When I started writing my first novel "And The Fifth Element is Fear" in the "Element Series," I though I was creating a short story. Before I knew it...I had completed my first book. Since there are four main characters, I decided to continue on giving Katie, Robinson, Cassie, and Johnny their own story inside each book. Now, I love them like they are my own kids!I am a different kind of writer, I guess. Most authors devise an outline and know exactly where each chapter is going...that is definitely not my style. When I sit down at my computer, many times I haven't a clue what difficulties my characters will be getting into that day...sounds crazy, right? But when I write my heroes into a tight situation I feel like I am right there with them...and sometimes it makes me a bit nervous until I determine how to save them...and me.If you enjoy writing, and I hope you do, respect the way other authors develop their creations...but never doubt your abilities or your methods of writing. Your story is yours only to tell...just do it!I hope you will enjoy each of my books. If you have any comments, or suggestions, please e-mail me at:linda25247@yahoo.com Thanks!view less