Christiano, Tricia: - Tricia was born in Phoenixville, PA, to Joe and Pat Christiano. She, along with her three brothers, had an adventurous childhood that influenced her love of sports, nature, and animals. Tricia's passion for writing developed while attending Phoenixville Area High School, from which she graduated in 1993. She has spent over twenty years in the hospitality business. In 1995, she became a Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader and remained with the squad for three seasons. Tricia is a devoted mother of three children: Autumn, Isabella, and Kaden.