Andrea C NeilAndrea is a writer, editor, and yoga instructor. She balances all of this out with the help of coffee, chocolate, and plenty of irony. Not to be mistaken for ironing. She doesn't do any of that. She is part of a ridiculously creative family, who haveall been wonderful mentors and role models. Her mother loved handcrafts, and her father, always one for details, has excelled in everything from jewelry making to woodworking. She has an uncle who is a world-famous painter. She is the niece of Eleanor and Francis Coppola, and they and their entire family have always been a source of inspiration and encouragement. Telling stories has been a lifelong passion and pastime. Andrea loves the process and the journey, and the destination is always a bonus. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma but was born and raised in Southern California, where she still visits regularly to recharge. Read More Read Less