Kansas native Susan Slater lived in New Mexico for thirty-nine years. Her Southwest mystery novels reflect her extensive knowledge of the tribes and pueblo culture in the area. As an educator she directed the Six Sandoval Teacher Education Program for the All Indian Pueblo Council through the University of New Mexico. She taught creative writing for UNM and the University of Phoenix. In addition, Susan was both a manager of technical editors and writers and a Senior Instructional Specialist for two defense industry contractors before retiring to Florida to write full time.
