J.B. Simon decided to write Golden Love, a fictional story about a woman and her relationship with her golden retriever, to honor her own golden retriever that had just passed away...view moreJ.B. Simon decided to write Golden Love, a fictional story about a woman and her relationship with her golden retriever, to honor her own golden retriever that had just passed away. J.B.'s dog was her constant companion and source of strength through a difficult divorce. A loving mother of an adult daughter, with whom she has a close relationship, J.B. writes from her home overlooking Lake Ontario. She has spent most of her professional career as a small business entrepreneur and environmental justice advocate. J.B. enjoys long walks in the woods, canoeing on calm lakes, listening to music, watching vintage movies, and playing softball.view less