A Pennsylvanian by birth, Ms Phillip and her husband, moved south over thirty years ago with their young family. They lived in South Carolina for a number of years before moving to Raleigh, NC. As a writer, her only claim to fame is a Valley Forge Freedom's Award for a 'Letter to the Editor' category. In the mid 70's she wrote a few public speeches when the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment came up. Retired from the business world, Ms Phillips began her novel in 1997. Then had to set aside her manuscript to take care of her husband during his battle with cancer, until his death.