Birthday:  April 22

From: South River, NJ

First novel to make #1 on the New York Times list:  Hot Six

First novel published: Hero at Large

Pets:  Havanese named Ollie

Favorite food:  Birthday cake

Favorite Tastykake:  Butterscotch Krimpets

Black or green olives on peanut butter and olive sandwiches:  Green, preferably sliced

Hobbies:  None. Always writing