Tory lives and works in southern California, where she spends a lot of time around firemen. She visits the beach frequently and wears flip flops even in the winter.

Tory likes television, salted pistachios in the shell, and chenille socks. She dislikes cauliflower, not being able to find the right shoes in the morning, and not having enough free time.

She shares her space with numerous pets, including but not limited to cats, dogs, and tortoises. Visit Tory's site, Stems and Petals, at http://torytemple.com to see her latest releases.

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