Jan Siegel is also the author of "The Dragon Charmer and "Prospero's Children, which was chosen by the "San Francisco Chronicle and "Library "Journal as One of the Best Books of the Year. She has already lived through one lifetime-- during which she traveled the world and supported herself through a variety of professions, including that of actress, barmaid, garage hand, laboratory assistant, journalist, and model. Her new life is devoted to her writing.