R.Marquez resides in the Pacific Northwest, a place that inspired her to create the fictional city of Couper, WA, located across the Columbia River from Portland, OR. All her stories either occur in Couper or are inhabited by its denizens. She has been published in several magazines and e-zines, including Crimespree, KZINE, and Shotgun Honey. Visit her website at http: //www.r-marquez.com to find information on her upcoming books.