R.G. Emanuelle is a New York City native currently based in Brooklyn. Her university degree in English and literature propelled her into publishing, where she spent 20 years as an editor, typesetter, and graphic designer. She expanded into freelance writing, and eventually published her first novel, "Twice Bitten," and novella, "Add Spice to Taste," in 2013. She is also co-editor of the Lambda Award finalist "All You Can Eat: A Buffet of Lesbian Romance and Erotica," as well as "Unwrap These Presents" and "Skulls & Crossbones: Tales of Women Pirates." Her short stories can be found in numerous anthologies. When she's not writing or editing, she can usually be found cooking or developing recipes, as she is also a culinary school graduate.