Linda Schmalz lives in Wisconsin with her husband, teenage son and one terrific terrier. After college she worked in health insurance for many years until the birth of her son, when she chose to stay home, raise her beautiful boy and pursue her life dream of becoming an author. She's a member of Romance Writers of America, WisRWA and Mad City Romance Writers. Currently, she works part-time at a local library, and in her spare time she enjoys reading, watching movies and attending Renaissance Faires.