Margaret: from Newton to Nerja
Joyce C. Grand was born and raised in New York City.   She attended Skidmore College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree cum laude from New York University and a Masters Degree from Georgetown University in American Government (Public Policy).   The author pursued her interest in writing with instructional programs at the New York State Writing Institute and at Georgetown University. Her professional career has included: teaching, writing, leadership and development of a local federation and a community center, the executive director of a youth services coalition, involvement in political campaigns, and the producer/ moderator of a weekly local television show. Joyce and her husband, who reside in Virginia, are fortunate to have their children and grandchildren living nearby.