Valerie DavissonA book addict from way back, I cut my teeth on fairy tales and C.S. Lewis, skipping class to hang out in the library. Later, I moved on to Tolkein and Twain. During graduate school, I only had time to read Anthropology books, so it wasn't until laterI got hooked on Mysteries and Thrillers. Sue Grafton's Kinsey Milhone, C.J. Box's Joe Picket, J.A. Jance's Sheriff Brady, William Kent Kruger's Cork O'Conner, Nevada Barr's Anna Pigeon. I don't know about you, but I burned through those books as fast as I could discover a new series. Still do!But it wasn't until I had a serious back injury that I realized how important good stories were to me. They kept my mind off of things over which I had not control. And even though they were pure fiction, the ones with strong, female protagonists inspired me to overcome my own hurdles in life. I realized I not only enjoyed reading them, but I wanted to write books like that, too.Somewhere during that time, the character of Logan McKenna began to take shape, eventually turning into my first book of the Logan series, SHATTERED. With six books, a novella, and a short-story prequel in the series so far, and my newest one, Whisper Creek: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 7, due out this fall, I am grateful readers have enjoyed getting to know Logan and friends and keep buying the books, allowing me to do what I love. I am rarely happier than when I am at my keyboard, headphones clamped on my head, listening to ocean waves crashing on rocks (my go to white noise), allowing the story to flow out of my fingertips. I love to hear from readers. It may take a while due to my research and writing schedule, but I will answer! Check out my author website at valeriedavisson.com for all the latest.People ask about my personal life - and yes, I do have one! My husband and I live in our dream forest cottage on the Oregon coast with our dog, Finn. We have six children and numerous grandchildren, grand dogs and a few grand cats. When I'm not in the kitchen cooking with family and friends, you can probably find me out on the trails, walking the dog. Read More Read Less
