Ariana Franklin is a pen name used by Diana Norman. She is a British author and journalist writing historical fiction and non-fiction. She was born in Devon, England. She is married to the film critic Barry Norman.
Before focusing on her career as an educator and author, Linda L. French, CMA-C, NCICS, CPC, worked for 15 years in a variety of physician office settings as a clinical and administrative medical assistant, medical insurance biller, and office manager. She is a Certified Medical Assistant--Clinical Specialist (AAMA), Nationally Certified Insurance & Coding Specialist (NCCT), and a Certified Professional Coder (AAPC). French has served as an educator for more than 10 years, teaching allied health courses at community colleges, adult schools, post-secondary institutions, and private corporations through UCSB-Extend. Additionally, she has also served as a consultant for physicians and provided… customized employee training for a private billing service.