A writer and fine artist, Francine Saint Marie was born, educated, and currently resides in New York. She is the author of the popular series "The Secret Trilogy" and "Girl Trouble" a collection of thematic shorts. Her newest novel, Persuasion, has just been released this year. Click here to find it for 28% off the list price on Amazon.

Francine Saint Marie's debut novel (book one of "The Secret Trilogy") was a 2006 LAMBDA Notable Book; a 2007 finalist for the Goldie Award in fiction; a 2007 semi-finalist for the Independent Publishers Award, and a 2007 IPPY Award Bronze medalist. The entire trilogy was nominated for the 2009 Ferro/Grumley literary prize in fiction.