Tam Francis writes vintage romantic fiction and has taught swing dancing for fifteen years with her husband (a US Navy aircraft mechanic on the carrier flight deck in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars). She's an avid collector of vintage sewing patterns, vintage clothing, and antiques. On most weekends she can be found sipping vintage cocktails out of eclectic barware.
She's published, contributed to, and been Editor-in-chief for two indie magazines, as well as a published poet and Poetry Slammer, (two-time National Poetry Slam Phoenix Team Member, Scottsdale Center for the Arts Poetry Art Walk Featured Poet, New Times Feature Poet, Visual Voices Featured Writer) and short story writer (two-time shortlisted for Scare the Dickens Out of Us contest).
She blogs vintage lifestyle tips, recipes, interviews, give-aways, fun and games at www.girlinthejitterbugdress.com.