Many authors write about places they love.

For me, it’s Long Island. It’s an amazing area, full of wonderful things to explore and experience. Balmy breezes in the summer; the smell of crisp, turning leaves in the fall; stillness and silence during a mid-winter snow; colorful, chirping birds that welcome spring.

It also has a host of things to do and see that promise you’ll never get bored. East Hampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Port Jefferson, the Gold Coast, Fire Island…it’s an endless playground all year long.

Sunset at Sunken Meadow – breathtaking

With two books published, and one currently being written and to be released next year, I adore setting my stories in what I think is one of the most amazing areas around. Long Island’s got a population just under 8 million and is the most populated island in the United States, which makes it the perfect backdrop for my characters — all of whom were born and bred right here. And you know what? I don’t think I’ll be changing that any time soon.

Sunrise at Robert Moses – what a beach!

I’ve been here forever, and I’ve never grown tired of it. There’s something special about Long Island, but what fascinates me most is just how different the North Shore is from the South Shore, courtesy of glaciers that left behind rocky debris on the north, and fine, washed sand on the south. Which is why I prefer those southern beaches — they’re amazingly beautiful in the summer! But that doesn’t stop me from exploring any of them whenever I can. Though I’ll let you in on a little secret — I prefer to do it at sunrise.

Is this major yum or what?

Oh, and then there’s the food. Oh.My.God. Fortunately for us, we’re just sooooo close to New York City that we’re fortunate enough to have some of the most notable chefs open up places right here. And then there’s the fresh fish you can purchase, along with oysters and clams and–you guessed it–lobster.

Of course, that doesn’t even begin to touch on what this island has to offer. But as a writer, I can’t tell you how much fun I have writing about it. In every book I sneak in a little tidbit because I need that connection to home. Something in every book that makes it feel more personal for me. For those of you who know Long Island, hopefully you’ll recognize some of those spots in my stories. For those of you who don’t, I’m hoping you’ll take the time to visit. There’s a reason people flock here year round.

For you readers out there, do you enjoy reading about places you know and love? And, for you authors out there, do you enjoy writing about them?

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