Why I chose WNY as my setting

I have been blessed to have traveled all over the US and have lived in two major metropolitan areas. But Buffalo is my hometown and is often unjustly maligned. I wanted to set the record straight that Western New York is not just known for its lake effect snowstorms and professional sports teams.

Buffalo is situated on Lake Erie which makes summertime water sports an enjoyable option to beat the summer heat. Its close proximity to Niagara Falls provides visitors with a breathtaking experience as they view the thundering falls, both from the American and Canadian borders. Rebecca was wise to chose the Falls as the setting to solicit favors from one of her many accomplices.

While Buffalo is the second largest city in New York State, it has a smalll town feel as Western New Yorkers stick together and appreciate all that they have. The City has one of the finest modern art galleries in the Northeast and boasts a full season of vibrant theatre and philharmonic orchestra offerings. While Anika may ultimately leave WNY, her heart will always be there as well as mine.