After an early career in corporate journalism, Terri moved to Florida's Suncoast as the lucky owner of a quaint mom 'n' pop motel on once-quiet Anna Maria Island.

Thirty years in hospitality and a well-timed real estate career landed her in old Bradenton where she finished her first novel and is wrapping up the second.

In "season," when she's not writing, she plays flute with the Manatee Community Concert Band, entertains winter visitors and enjoys Bradenton's lively social scene. In the summer, she's at the beach.