After twenty years as an adoption attorney, the author transitioned to writing full-time. Her early work focused on historical fiction for middle-grade readers, but she has since expanded into adult fiction. Her novel 'Chasing the Beatles' was inspired by a deep love for music, particularly the Beatles, and the musical influence of her husband, musician and composer Arthur Barrow.
Twelve-year-old Ivan has escaped from the siege of Leningrad, but when the town he has taken refuge in is occupied by Hitler's troops, he sees his chance to help the partisans he has met--and to rescue to German shepherd puppies, Zasha and Thor, from the cruel Commander Recht.