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Birthday: July 29, 1970

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Siblings: three younger brothers -- Robert, Jamie, and Geoff

odd fact: entire family is left handed

Currently living in: Brooklyn, New York

partner: one husband named Erich      photos - Erich, then and now

Kids: I have one two year old.  Here she is in a rare moment of calm.

Pets: one dog named Edith

Favorite color: purple

Favorite flavor: chocolate

favorite book of Youth: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

Best thing about being a writer: wearing pajamas all day

Worst thing about being a writer: constantly talking to yourself in public

major writing influence: Robert Cormier

major life influence: Mom