Cindy Dees is a 2-time RITA winner, five-time RITA finalist, and Golden Heart winner. This best-selling author has published forty-five novels and taught advanced novel writing at Southern Methodist University for seven years. She lives in Texas with her husband, daughter, and three dogs. Her hobbies include medieval reenacting, professional Middle Eastern dancing, and Japanese gardening. She enjoys hearing from readers at www.cindydees.com.