The critically praised novels Leaving Eden and Becoming Normal are written by Anne LeClaire. She has previously worked as a radio presenter, a journalist, and a correspondent for The Boston Globe. She is also a short story writer who teaches and lectures on writing and the creative process. Her writing has featured in magazines such as The New York Times, Redbook, and Yankee magazine, among others. She is a Cape Cod native and the mother of two adult children. www.anneleclaire.com is the author's website.