Manning Wolfe, an award-winning author and attorney residing in Austin, Texas, writes cinematic-style, fast-paced crime fiction. Her legal thriller series features Austin Lawyer, Merit Bridges. Manning is co-author of the popular Bullet Books Speed Reads, a series of crime fiction books for readers on the go.As a graduate of Rice University and the University of Texas School of Law, Manning's experience has given her a voyeur's peek into some shady characters' lives and a front row seat to watch the good people who stand against them.Manning has contributed to many seminars, panels and presentations, including several Bouchercon Conventions, Writer's League of Texas Conferences, Boston's Muse & The Marketplace, ThrillerFest, and many more. Manning chaired the James Patterson Fund Raiser events at Bouchercon 2019, including a full and mini Silent Auction & Live Auction. She also produced (and built a volunteer committee), coordinated honorees, and executed the entire James Patterson Gala and dinner with guest speakers for the benefit of Texas Literacy.Manning has taught her seminar, Legal Issues for Authors for over six years. She also has delivered power point presentations on Three Act Structure and her Personal Writer's Journey for the past four years.www.manningwolfe.com