Anne LeClaire is the author of the critically acclaimed novels "Leaving" "Eden" and "Entering Normal," She is also a short story writer who teaches and lectures on writing and the creative process, and has worked as a radio broadcaster, a journalist, and a correspondent for "The Boston Globe," Her work has appeared in "The New York Times," "Redbook," and "Yankee" magazine among other publications. She is the mother of two adult children and lives on Cape Cod. Visit the author's website at www.anneleclaire.com."From the Hardcover edition."