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Allison Whittenberg is a Philly native who has a global perspective. If she weren't an author, she'd be a private detective or a jazz singer. She loves reading about history and true crime. Her novels include Sweet Thang, Hollywood and Maine, Life is Fine, Tutored and The Sane Asylum.