USA Today Bestselling author Carolyn Ridder Aspenson writes cozy mysteries and thrillers featuring strong female leads. Her stories shine through her dialogue, which readers have praised for being realistic and compelling. Her first novel, Unfinished Business, An Angela Panther Mystery was a Reader's Favorite finalist and reached the top 100 Kindle books sold on Amazon. Prior to writing fiction, Carolyn was a freelance journalist covering local and national affairs in the metro Atlanta area. Now an empty-nester, Carolyn lives in the Atlanta suburbs with her husband, two Pit Bull-Boxer mix dogs and two cantankerous cats, but you'll often find her at a local coffee shop people watching and listening, plotting her next novel. Watch for Carolyn's upcoming crime thriller series releasing in winter, 2021. Find Carolyn on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carolynridderaspensonauthor Find Carolyn on BookBub at Carolyn Ridder Aspenson Visit Carolyn's website and sign up for her newsletter at carolynridderaspenson.com