Nanci M PattendenNanci M. Pattenden is an author of historical crime fiction. After digging into her own genealogy, Nanci uncovered a story about a young ancestor, sent to Canada from an English workhouse, who ended up on trial for murder. This sparked her interest i writing fiction, and launched her into the world of novel writing. She currently has two other series: The Detective Hodgins Victorian Mysteries, and D.E.M.ON. Tales.Nanci's interest in genealogy, local history and love of Victorian murder mysteries have merged to create a new Canadian Victorian murder mystery writer. She is a member of Sisters In Crime, Crime Writers of Canada, and The Writers' Community of York Region.Nanci has completed the Creative Writing programs at both the University of Toronto and the University of Calgary. She currently resides in Newmarket, Ontario with her beautiful cat Snowball, and is retired. She can be contacted through her website at www.nancipattenden.com. Read More Read Less