Carole T. Beers--winner of a Women Writing the West WILLA Literary Award, two Will Rogers Medallion Awards and multiple Society of Professional Journalists honors--wrote for Pulitzer-winning The Seattle Times for 32 years, before penning the beloved #PepperKaneMysteries. She resides in southern Oregon with her husband, ex-show horse, Boston terrier, budgie, and a sourdough starter of legal age. Carole writes and rides almost daily. She loves hearing from readers.