I was born in Jerusalem, while my parents were founding members of a kibbutz nearby.  I now live in California in a small house by the sea, with my husband and three cats. At least it seems to be close to the sea if you look at a map. You’d have to walk a few blocks and then you’d get a glimpse of the ocean, on a very clear day. But I thought “by the sea” sounds better.  I also write books for children. I have visions of maybe bringing a little light to some dark corners with these stories.