Cindy has been a Danville resident for more than twenty-five years. She was a columnist and features freelance writer for the Contra Costa Times and also wrote features and covered stories for the Danville Times.  She has written numerous award-winning fiction pieces and in her spare time, loves to hang out with her four grand children, her dog, Charlie, her husband and best friend, Rick. In addition to her writing life, Cindy loves cooking, good restaurants, a glass of zin, reading, yoga, and walking.