Binnie Syril Braunstein, a Baltimore writer, has authored three romance novels writing as Binnie Syril, and published forty-nine short stories. She has also written articles, reviews, and a frequently updated romance bibliography, A Bouquet of Books. In addition to lecturing widely, Braunstein is a part-time instructor at Anne Arundel Community College and also coordinates publicity for Washington Romance Writers, and for a growing list of locally and nationally known writers. Ms. Braunstein's background includes a bachelor of music degree and a master's degree in library science. She worked as a professional librarian for eleven years, before beginning to write full-time.