Simmons, Melody

Ava Catori is a Jersey girl with padded hips, a touch of grey, and a house full of furry friends. Her two dogs and cat keep her company while she writes. With a positive outlook and a good sense of humor, Ava maneuvers life in the slow lane. A doting husband tells her she's funny, while her grown sons tell her she's not. Obviously, her sons are mistaken!

Olivia Rigal is a plus-size American who has been living in Paris for thirty years. She enjoys playful storytelling at night, a pleasant change from her day job writing a different type of literature. She loves to read, sing, cook, swim and...