Berritt, Katy: - Katy Berritt started writing, a historical with herself as the heroine, when she was nine years old. Since there were no word processors then, all she got for her efforts was forty hand-written pages and a blister on her middle finger.Working in the financial industry, a field not known for its sense of humor, she loves writing stories with a humorous slant that feature not-so-perfect heroes, quirky heroines and bizarre relatives. Katy lives in New York City, a city rich in history, eccentric residents and fantastic neighborhoods, a treasure trove to draw upon when writing.