Bertrice Small, nee Williams, was born in New York on December 9, 1937 into a creative family: her parents were popular radio hosts in America. Bertris herself chose a slightly different creative path and became one of the most famous writers of the late XX - early XXI centuries, the author of almost 60 romance novels and short stories. Bertrice Small is a member of the Writers Guild of America. However, in childhood and adolescence, she could not even imagine that such a dizzying career awaits her. Bertrice graduated from the school of secretaries Katarina Gibbs, was preparing to become an office clerk. Her track record includes positions such as assistant assistant and assistant sales manager.