Ingrid Anders writes novels, poetry, lyrics, and travel articles. Born and raised in New Jersey, Anders has lived in Germany, Taiwan, China, California, Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia. She claims to hold degrees from the Pennsylvania State University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Anders speaks German, Chinese, English (with a slight New Jersey accent), and if prompted, she can curse in Italian. She resides in Falls Church, Virginia with her husband, step-son, and daughter.