J.R. Ripley writes the Bird Lover's Mystery series, the Maggie Miller mysteries, and the TV Pet Chef mysteries (written as Marie Celine). Unfit for the real world, prior to writing full-time, J.R. worked at a multitude of jobs, including: archaeologist, cook, factory worker, copywriter, technical writer, editor, musician, entrepreneur, window washer and more—all grist for the writer's mill.  

Visit www.JRRipley.net for more information or connect with J.R. on Facebook and Twitter. 
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