Karen Stivali is a prolific writer, compulsive baker, and chocoholic with a penchant for books, movies, and fictional British men. Prior to deciding to write full time, Karen worked as a hand-drawn animator, a clinical therapist, and held various food-related jobs ranging from waitress to specialty cake maker. Karen has always been fascinated by the way people relate to one another, so she favors books and movies that feature richly detailed characters and their relationships.