Jen Blood is a freelance writer, certified dog trainer, and author of the bestselling Erin Solomon mysteries and the Flint K-9 Search and Rescue mysteries. She holds an MFA in creative writing/popular fiction from the University of Southern Maine, is a regular blogger with Maine Crime Writers, and leads workshops throughout New England on writing, editing, and independent publishing. Jen taps into a background in freelance journalism in the heart of Midcoast Maine to write mysteries rich with atmosphere, action, romance, character, and serpentine plots. Her series has been hailed by critics and readers alike for its sharp wit and well-drawn characters.