STEPHANIE WILSON, a native of the Northwest, has produced television programs for CBS affiliates that were syndicated nationally. She has written and produced a television series that won a national Angel Award for excellence in the media.

In addition, she has written news copy for a local CBS affiliate and directed marketing programs for successful humanitarian organizations.

Stephanie earned her bachelor's degree from Seattle Pacific University in history and in communications. She has also done post graduate work specializing in United States history.

Stephanie has many hobbies that keep her busy outside of her strict writing schedule and insatiable drive to read everything she can get her hands on. She loves to knit and has recently begun spinning, although she admits she needs a lot more practice to make an acceptable skein of yarn! She also loves to quilt, research genealogy, and cook. She belongs to several organizations and regularly attends PTSA meetings, volunteers in her son's grade school, as well as a cooking club with her neighborhood friends.

Rick, Stephanie, and Brent, along with a multitude of tropical fish, and two English Springer Spaniel pups live in Washington State.