Sally Simon lives and writes in Fleischmanns, NY (in the Catskills) among trees, chipmunks, deer, turkeys, bears and even bobcats. After receiving her M.F.A. in Writing from Manhattanville College over twenty-five years ago, she focused on her teaching career, writing with her students and inspiring them to become writers themselves. After retiring in June, 2019, she decided it was time to return to her love of writing. Her debut novel, Before Moving On, was published by Atmosphere Press in June, 2024. When not writing, she travels the world, and occasionally wields an epee (sword) and stabs her friends for fun.