Hi there, Sisters,

I just wanted to introduce myself and say how delighted I am to be a part of your group. I'm an author, screenwriter and lecturer and my novel, 'Travels With My Lovers,' won the Fiction Prize in the 2003 Direct from the Author Book Awards. Based on my journals, it tells the story of a young mom who finds out a dark secret about her husband and decides to take life by the reins by going off on some intriguing travel adventures.
In my 'former life' I was a violinist with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. My life path took a distressing and unexpected turn when injuries I suffered in a car accident forced me to give up my life as a professional musician. I turned to my lifelong love of writing, penned a number of screenplays and ultimately, my novel. At present I'm in the process of seeking an agent to represent my second novel, a murder mystery that takes place at the Met.
My new path has led me to lecturing on such subjects as Self-reinvention, Journaling as an Empowering Tool and Relationships and the Single Mom. I've been lucky enough to sign on as a special lecturer for Celebrity Cruise Lines and am now one of their top-rated speakers. All In all, quite a different path from what I always expected - I thought I'd be playing the violin forever - but because of it I have met so many wonderful people, both in person and online.
I'd love to hear from any and all of you, so feel free to reply. There's lots more info about me and my work on my website, ericaminer.com, and you can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there.
Looking forward to getting to know you all,
Erica