I’ve been a freelance editor since the mid-1980s and have always dabbled in writing but have never actually put my skills to a test until now. My freelance editing background ranges from pre-school through college-level textbooks. Most of these projects involved mathematics, geography and some science textbooks at the pre-school through 5th grade levels, but I’ve also edited secondary mathematics and college-level textbooks on dance. At the same time I was a staff member at Princeton University. While there I was the managing editor for a scientific journal, Mammalian Genome. I later worked with pre-medical students at the University helping with advising on courses and med school applications while editing various publications dealing with pre-medical issues. Due to my husband’s employment we recently relocated to the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. I retired early from Princeton University and was determined to use my extra time to write – finally! My first chidren's book was released in June. A Surprise for Grandmother Rabbit is geared toward children ages 4 to 8. Two granddaughters give me more incentive to write for children. They are hysterically funny and provide plenty of material for future books. We have three grown daughters living in Boston and Georgia. My husband Jeff and I enjoy the hiking, skiing, golf and photographic opportunities the Pocono Mountains have to offer. Travel is a favorite pastime. We have traveled extensively in Europe, including some Eastern countries. One of our more interesting trips was to Ukraine where our daughter was in the Peace Corps. Our retirement dream is to combine our love of travel with my interest in writing and my husband’s talents in photography. You’re never too old to have dreams.