Janice Santero lives in the country near Clinton, Missouri, with her husband, Guido. Together they have a blended family of three sons and two daughters, plus the world's most wonderful grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Janice served as an oral surgery assistant and as a Kansas City district sales manager for Avon. She has also owned a knit shop and a floral business. She loves to knit, crochet, and play the piano. She is the pianist at her church, and she sings and plays for various groups near her home. Always close to her side is her little dog, Trixie. Cats Sweetie and Teeny also prowl her yard.