Annette Arsineau intended to be a criminologist, earning a degree in forensic science with a minor in psychology; it was in this field of study she first learned about introverts and extroverts, when she met the man who would eventually become her husband. Through his service in the military, she gained a deep appreciation of the dangers, the fear, and the loneliness faced by all military couples.

After her husband was injured on active duty, she began journaling to help cope with her fear and stress during his recovery; from this beginning, she began her first series, chronicling the aftermath of war and loss and the difficulty of making a transition to a new life.

Having successfully transitioned out of the military, Annette and her husband have started a new life in the Pacific Northwest, where they welcomed their first child.