Mary Ann Short is married and lives in Long Island, New York. Since retiring from a lengthy professional career at Stony Brook University, she and her two Labrador retrievers became certified with Love on a Leash, a national pet therapy organization. She is currently enjoying a life of volunteerism with her canine companions. Ms. Short has authored two other works of fiction: A Friend Indeed (Copyright 1997, 2002, Mary Ann Short) and Angel (Copyright 2004, Mary Ann Short)