Bernice Erehart was born and raised on the Jersey Shore. She is the middle child of Howard and Vincenza, with two older sisters and an older brother, as well as three younger sisters. Because of them she is now aunt to six nephews and five nieces, and great aunt to five great nephews and five great nieces. Bernice has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember, and feels there are many more to come. She still lives at the Jersey Shore with her furry children Boo, Chipee and Lucy. Bernice Erehart's first novel Out of Time was published early 2014 .