Hillary Avis writes cozy mysteries about smart women who persist until they uncover the truth-about themselves, about their communities, and of course about any unsolved murders. She grew up in a small town on the west coast, went to college in a small town on the east coast, and now lives in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. She has two charming children, three fluffy dogs, and two practically perfect felines named Mystery and Intrigue. She also has too many chickens and one very patient husband.