J.D. Allen earned a degree in physical anthropology and a creative writing minor from The Ohio State University. Her mystery books include the Sin City Investigation Series and multiple short stories that are featured in several anthologies. In the romance world, J.D. has also published 11 books and novellas. A past chair of the Bouchercon Convention National board and past president of the Triangle Chapter of Sisters in Crime, J.D. Allen loves to give back to new authors with classes on the basics of crime scene investigation, pacing, voice, POV, and public speaking.