Susan Sales Harkins is an independent consultant specializing in Microsoft Access, Office, and Visual Basic for Applications. For several years, Susan was editor-in-chief at The Cobb Group, publishing several computer-based monthly journals. She's the author of two books on Access: Using Microsoft Access 97 and Using Microsoft Access 2000. Currently, Susan writes for a number of publishers, including Element K Journals, PC Magazine, ZDNet, CNet, and TechRepublic.