Having read "Pollyanna" at a young and impressionable age, Jennifer Dunne resolved that she would always be glad for the surprises life had to offer, because at least she'd be sure things wouldn't get boring! Keeping things interesting -- and surprising -- she earned degrees in mathematics and philosophy, then bounced through a series of information technology jobs ranging from marketing support to statistical analysis to software manual writer. Having authored 14 books since her first release in 1998, she's kept her writing fresh and interesting by thoroughly researching new and intriguing topics for each story, as well as digging to find the fundamental truths of each character, making her tales endlessly renewing journeys of self-discovery. Writing with an unfailingly upbeat tone, regardless of how dark the subject material may be, she's glad indeed that her heartwarming, sensual stories are able to inspire and empower readers.