Nicole Givens Kurtz writes science fiction, fantasty, erotic romance, and among other things, urban fantasy. She lives in North Carolina and was a former teacher at the University of New Mexico, Gallup. Her short stories have appeared in such noted publications as "Anotherealm," "Jackhammer Ezine," "Dragon Soup," "Orpheus Romance," and "Wild Child Press," She is working on a private eye science fiction series. Her website is http: //www.mochamemoirs.com/NGivens.htm.