Valerie has always loved to write. A strong conviction that this is what she was meant to do led her to pursue a career as a novelist. Besides extensive research, she has plenty of interesting experiences to draw upon. She’s been a veterinary assistant,

Cathy Elliott is a full-time writer in northern California whose cozy mysteries reflect her personal interests from quilting and antique collecting to playing her fiddle with friends.

Born in Wisconsin, I was raised in Chicago, attending the prestigious Latin School of Chicago. Summers were always spent on the lake in Delavan, Wisconsin until