I have been an avid student of history all my life. I studied at the University of Washington and received a BA in History, concentrating on Far Eastern history. I discovered that writing historical fiction allowed me to share my love of history. I try to be as accurate to the past as possible by including extensive research of available academic books, articles, travel guides, and maps of the time period. My Harbin mystery series showcases a unique city and time period, beginning in 1929. It reflects our own tumultuous and divisive times, but gives us hope by showing the resilience of the human spirit then...and now.