Nancy Coco is the byline chosen by popular author Nancy J. Parra for use exclusively with the Candy-Coated Mysteries series. With degrees in engineering, journalism and a MA in Writing Popular Fiction, Nancy has published in cozy mystery, romantic suspense, and sweet western historical romances. An Air Force veteran who rose to the rank of sergeant, Nancy is a member of an on-line group of female veterans who are authors-"Military Women Who Have Turned Sword to Pen." The group's website is www.romvets.com. Nancy is also a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime. She has given workshops on a number of writing topics and enjoys doing author panels at fan conferences such as Malice Domestic and Bouchercon. She lives in Oregon with her dog-a bichonpoo affectionately known as Little Dog on Nancy's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Check out Nancy's website at www.nancyjparra.com. The author will donate a portion of her earnings from this book to the ASPCA . Learn what you can do to help at www.aspca.org/donate.