Kimberly “Kiki” Houser has tried her hand at everything under the sun: secretary, waitress, video arcade host, preschool teacher, and pet kennel attendant. But she always returns to what she loves most: the story, in all its many forms. Raised in scenic West Virginia and sunny central Florida, Kiki now resides in the Piedmont region of North Carolina with her husband and four children—three of which have whiskers! She spends her time writing feline mysteries, volunteering at school book fairs, and helping conservation groups.