Deborah Mandel is a freelance copy editor at www.chrysaliscopyediting.com. She is a member of Editorial Freelance Association and Editor's Association of Earth. A longtime member of Shoreline Writers Group, Deborah was inspired by her experiences in the group to help other writers achieve their dream of writing a book. The support of a writing group helps aspiring (and experienced) writers reach their full potential. Deborah is a retired psychotherapist and brings her skills in helping individuals focus on becoming the best they can be in their lives to helping them with their writing goals. Deborah divides her time between the West Coast of Florida and the Connecticut Shoreline with her husband, James R. Benn, author of the Billy Boyle World War II Mystery Series, and her cat.