Originally from northern California, Molly currently calls Portland, Oregon home and is trying to acclimate to the cloudy skies. You'll find her searching for the city's best brownie, going on hikes, or blogging from her bed. On her next birthday, she'll turn twenty-four for the third year in a row just because she says so. Molly is an only child and grew up believing that because I say so is a valid explanation (it's not). With a degree in Communication Studies from Northwestern University and an MFA in Fiction from Antioch University Los Angeles, Molly dreams of making it big as a writer, but realizes she's probably due for a more realistic five-year plan. She's been a third grade teacher, financial analyst, and a surprisingly satisfied temp worker, and sometimes, very fleetingly, she misses Las Vegas, where she lived for two years (without acquiring a gambling addiction). Word games and desk supplies are her weaknesses -- she can't get enough. And if you cook for her or send her a snail mail letter, she'll be smitten.