My work and personal life have always revolved around words. I’ve been a reporter and managing editor at a small daily newspaper. I’ve also taught college composition classes, written print, radio and television advertising, speeches, newsletters, press releases, academic papers and memos. Lots and lots of memos. I’ve received both the UPI First Place Award for Investigative Reporting and the Michigan Press Association First Place Award for Enterprise/Feature Reporting. I am a charter member of Introverts International, which meets regularly on the 12th of Never. I live in rural Michigan with my husband. Dangerous Habits is the first book in the Leah Nash Mystery/Thriller series.