Frank J DeruosiFrank DeRuosi grew up in East Boston, Massachusetts. He currently lives in Ambler, Pennsylvania, with his wife, Karin. He has two grown children, Joshua, a carpenter and an Antarctic explorer, and Emma, a graphic designer.Frank's favorite place to wrte is the worn, leather recliner in the sun room, accompanied by a cup of coffee that he never really finishes. When he isn't writing, Frank and Karin can often be found on their patio enjoying the pleasant ambiance of a wood fire, and the company of good friends and family.By day, Frank is a teacher at Blue Bell Elementary with 20 years of experience. Presently, he teaches second grade.Holding Back the Tide is his first novel. Read More Read Less