Monica F. Anderson is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and Doctor of Dental Surgery. She is a former lifestyle columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She has lectured extensively to civic and corporate groups across the United States. She has also presented workshops internationally. She is the author of six books and a freelance journalist who writes on a variety of topics ranging from movie reviews to dental materials. She is a mother of two and grandmother. She lives in Austin, Texas.