Shraybman, Julia: - Julia Shraybman is a bilingual, Chicago-based writer who was born in Belarus. She came to the United States at an early age, bringing with her a deep love for storytelling inspired by her rich cultural heritage. From childhood, books were her constant companions, and she would often lose herself in the world of words. Now, as a writer, she weaves those early influences into her work.Julia lives in Deerfield, Illinois, with her husband, their two children-a daughter and a son-and their adorable toy poodle, Pepper. When she's not writing, she enjoys exploring the city's literary scene and connecting with fellow writers.Visit her online at www.juliashraybman.com. This is her first novel.