Lin­da Frank’s inter­est in 20th cen­tu­ry world and Jew­ish his­to­ry inspire her sto­ry­telling. Vol­un­teerism and writ­ing com­ple­ment­ed a busi­ness career in finan­cial ser­vices. In retire­ment, these activ­i­ties coex­ist with trav­el and fam­i­ly includ­ing her hus­band, two mar­ried sons, and a grand­daugh­ter. She is Uni­ver­si­ty of Michi­gan grad­u­ate, with a master’s degree from the Uni­ver­si­ty of Wis­con­sin School of Journalism.