Janice M. Van Dyck is an award-winning novelist and freelance writer. Her published articles take on issues of change and transition. Her fiction provides insight into families, relationships and the conflict of being human. Van Dyck's first career was as a corporate executive specializing in corporate communications, strategic planning and organizational development. These skills were especially useful when she transitioned into writing fiction in 2004. She tells stories that catch your attention, give a new perspective, and motivate you to keep thinking about the topic long after the story is over. She lives on the west coast of Florida with her family and two dogs.