In ENTER VENUS the Goddess of Love comes to earth to save a marriage that's falling apart. In the course of her magical ministrations the art masterpieces at the magnificent Frick mansion spring to life and into action and a torrential downpour sweeps characters from a New York City street to Venice, Italy.

Sondra Luger taught English in a New York City high school. She enjoys art museums and music, especially opera, jazz and chamber music and is a fan of films of the Golden Age. She is fond of non-fiction and fiction with happy endings. She says, "If you don't believe in happy endings you'll never have them. If you believe you have a chance. Whatever I do I aim for a challenging trip, a happy ending and a positive effect on the lives of others." She dabbles at tennis and golf. "Winning is not the point.'