Under the names Livia J. Washburn and L.J. Washburn, Livia Reasoner has been writing critically acclaimed mystery, romance, and historical novels for more than twenty-five years. She lives in Texas with her husband, who is also a novelist, and when she's not busy writing enjoys building things. Her website can be found at www.liviawashburn.com, and she blogs at http: //liviajwashburn.blogspot.com.