Pham, Gina: - Gina Pham was raised in the Bay Area California. As a child of first-generation immigrants, she went the traditional college-then-corporate-career route. After stifling her desire to become a writer for years (and after finally losing her mind from endless hours of staring at spreadsheets), she decided it was time to write again--for her sanity. Her debut novel, A FRIEND FOR WHEN, was written under the duress of unemployment, but more importantly, fueled by her lifelong dream of becoming a published author. If you purchased any of the author's books, she thanks you for playing a role in shaping her dream.