Pike, Harriet

As a newspaper reporter on Long Island, Harriet Pike lived and observed Nora's world, a mix of beauty and prejudice. She started as a staff reporter for "Newsday" right out of college and subsequently worked for other publications as a reporter and managing editor. A career writer, her portfolio also includes travel and humor articles for the "New York Times" and "Daily News." Her name/byline is known in New York City and Albany, NY, as well as Long Island where she worked for high-ranking politicians.