She is an avid mystery reader and especially enjoys reading novels set in interesting locales. She was inspired to write her first mystery novella, LI'L TOM AND THE PUSSYFOOT DETECTIVE BUREAU: THE CASE OF THE PARROTS DESAPARECIDOS, by one of her favorite areas in San Francisco, Telegraph Hill. Angela is a native Texan and loves everything about the Lone Star State. She relocated to the Bay Area in 2008 and currently lives in wine country with her husband and their extremely spoiled cat. The beautiful weather and surroundings make her feel like she is on vacation every day. Angela enjoys cooking, wine tasting, live music, and getting back to Texas every chance she gets.