Cheryl Gardarian lives on a ranch with her husband, Leo, four horses, a llama, dogs, cats, and a multitude of barnyard critters. When she isn't writing, she divides her time between her real estate business and occasional days as a substitute dental hygienist. Her summers are often spent traveling to Utah or New Mexico where she rides ATV's and goes fishing. Such a varied lifestyle allows her to add interesting facets to her novels. All of the above activities can be found highlighted in many of her novels. Check them out on her website at www.cherylgardarian.com.