Margaret Slaven lives in northern New Jersey with her two dogs and one cat. Two grown sons also live in the New York City area. Her husband John died in 1999. Retired from her posi...view moreMargaret Slaven lives in northern New Jersey with her two dogs and one cat. Two grown sons also live in the New York City area. Her husband John died in 1999. Retired from her position as a speech therapist at a school for children with learning difficulties, she has time for her favorite activities, writing, gardening, and walking her dogs. She has written several novels and had two published.view less