Roberta Quam is a passionate storyteller and a 20th-century history buff. She is a child of the 1960s. Roberta is the daughter of an internationally renowned biochemistry professor and a British war bride who delighted in entertaining her husband's diverse colleagues from abroad.
Roberta's mother traveled the world at her husband's side. She regaled in telling her three daughters tales of her past life in England. Roberta grew up in Minnesota. This was sharply contrasted by spending many childhood vacations in England. Following college, Roberta moved back to her hometown, married, and had two children. After years of traveling, working in varied fields, and being a homemaker, she finally has the opportunity to pursue her dream of becoming a published author.