About the author

MaryAnn Diorio

<p>Dr. MaryAnn Diorio is a widely published, award-winning author who writes riveting, page-turning fiction that deals with the deepest issues of the human heart. She also writes picture books for children.<br> <br> A former professor of fiction writing, MaryAnn holds the PhD in French with a concentration in Comparative Literature and the MFA in Writing Popular Fiction.<br> <br> MaryAnn and her husband Dom reside in New Jersey. They are the blessed parents of two amazing adult daughters and the doting grandparents of six rambunctious granchildren.&nbsp;<br> <br> MaryAnn loves to interact with her readers. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, playing&nbsp;the piano, and making&nbsp;up silly songs for her grandchildren.&nbsp;<br> <br> You can learn more about Dr. MaryAnn at www.maryanndiorio.com or on her Facbook page at&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/drmaryanndiorio/.</p>