KAREN ANN WILSON is an award-winning author, specializing in animal and nature-related works. Although her first four books were mysteries (Berkley Prime Crime), she originally wrote non-fiction. She edited a veterinary column for the St. Petersburg Times, now the Tampa Bay Times, and freelanced nature and environmental articles to numerous publications. She has spoken at several writers and fan conferences, including Sleuthfest (Florida Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America) and Malice Domestic. Her educational background includes degrees in chemistry/biology, marine science, and veterina...