I live in upstate New York with my very own alpha-male and a loveable labrador who thinks he's the fourth child! Proud mom of a college junior, a college sophomore, and a teenage Disney Princess who's involved in everything, there's never a dull moment in our busy household.I'm a firm believer in love at first sight, second chances and creating your own destiny. Isn't that what romance is all about? Being a hopeless romantic helps me write my touching, emotional and heartfelt romances. I also love a good mystery and trying to figure out whodunnit, along with the feeling of being swept into another time through historicals.I also write Gossip Girl fan-fiction under the name Kyra Steele. You can find Kyra through Amazon's Kindle Worlds.When I'm not writing, I enjoy a good glass of wine and getting lost in a book. I also love cross-country skiing and ice-skating (although I admit to not having done either in years!) hiking, anything crafty, and competitive family game nights (scrabble of course)! I love to connect with my readers, fans, and other authors. Come find me and let's chat it up! Here's how:Join me on FaceBook: Facebook.com/BarbaraWitek.AuthorFollow me on Twitter: @BarbaraWitekCatch me on Instagram: @NYBarbie84Follow Kyra on Twitter: @kyrasteelebooks