I practiced technology and intellectual property law for more than eight years in New York, Texas and California. Prior to law school, I worked in the software development industry as a systems designer and consultant. While a law student, I spent a semester studying in London and a summer as an unpaid intern in a small international French firm. I’ve always loved words, the written word, reading and the process of writing. I read many books about the creative process and the art of creative writing. One of my favorites is Anne Lamott’s book, Bird by Bird, as it poignantly documents the insecurities of an emerging writer. I read everything from classic literary fiction to commercial thrillers. Because of my work as a novelist, I’m also usually reading some unusual non-fiction title about blood stain analysis or psychopath profile research.