M J PennMy parents were adventurous and made the decision to immigrate to the U.S. when I was a teenager. We moved to Southern California, and I've lived here ever since, well, except when I moved away a few times for college. When I finally found the courag to pursue my passion for writing, I left my job as a tax and accounting Professor at the university. To feed the creative part of my brain, I write New Adult and contemporary romance novels. Just like my heroines, I'm passionate, strong, and don't claim that I'm perfect. I hope that my novels will inspire readers. I hope the readers are searching for their own truths and happily-ever-after. I've realized that the only thing that really matters is love-the deep human connections we form during our lifetime. I live in Southern California with my college-sweetheart husband and my son. I enjoy walks at the beach, and I try to keep up with my son's energy levels on most days. I also have this crazy goal of running a marathon one day. Read More Read Less