Rebecca Long was born in Wilson, N.C., and attended Barton College. During her time in college she took creative writing courses. Long belongs to several writers' groups and has enjoyed being a professional videographer for twenty-five years. For the past several years Long has concentrated on her writing, completing her latest novel, "If the Truth Be Known." She assures readers that "it is a page-turner and a very interesting read. The lives of the individuals have known rejection, pain, loss, and love."