(a.k.a. all about me)

The Writing Life

I'm a self-directed, committed, energetic information professional with exceptional writing, interpersonal, and multitasking skills.

A New York Times Bestselling Author of more than fifteen novels for Berkley Jove, I've also written scripts for the daytime drama "One Life to Live."

As a freelance magazine writer, I've written hundreds of features and columns for publications including The New York Times, Seventeen, YM, Shape, Bride's, McCall's, Newsday, Soap Opera Digest, and Woman's Day.

I've been a staff writer and features editor at a number of trade and consumer publications including Soap Opera Digest, Soap Opera Weekly, and Photo Trade News.

A resident of Ithaca, NY, Deirdre enjoys hiking and biking with her husband, Mark Levine, co author of the financial bestsellers, Die Broke and Live Rich. When not busy lavishing affection on her beloved Newfie, Moses, she also enjoys reading, baking, listening to music, yoga, photography, and hanging out with her friends from acting class. She's had the same best friend since she was ten and adores the color purple.