Mentor/role model/someone you admire and why: The senior partner at my first job, who taught me how important it is to balance work with life outside of work.

What is something unique to you that we would otherwise never know about you: I write young adult paranormal novels on the side, and my page on my agent’s site can be viewed here: http://www.dgliterary.com/the-pure.html

Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving

Favorite Dish: Lasagna

Best vacation spot: Anywhere it’s warm with a beach

Any Pets: Our St. Bernard, Wally