Arlene McFarlane is the USA Today bestselling author of the Murder, Curlers series. Previously an aesthetician, hairstylist, and owner of a full-service salon, Arlene now writes full-time and has added a non-fiction book to her publications. She's also an accomplished pianist and makeover artist. When time allows, she plays publicly and posts makeovers on her website. Arlene is a member of Romance Writers of America(R), Sisters in Crime, Toronto Romance Writers, SOWG, and the Golden Network. She's won and placed in over 30 contests, including twice in the Golden Heart(R), twice in the Daphne du Maurier, and also in the prestigious Chanticleer International Mystery & Mayhem Book Awards. She's also received a Voice Arts nomination for her audiobook, Murder, Curlers & Cream. Arlene lives with her family in Canada.