Author of mystery stories featuring strong female protagonists, a diverse cast of characters, and a dash of romance.<br><br>Barbara Howard, a storyteller and tech-savvy gardener volunteer, pens enchanting mystery series with diverse characters and a dash of romance. Author of "Finding Home" and "The Clover City Files," she brings her extensive experience as a Department of Defense/Pentagon Project Manager, KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader, and Corporate Sales Representative for Borders Books & Music to her writing. Now back in her Midwestern hometown, Ms. Howard spends her days treasure hunting, spoiling her fur-babies, growing veggies, and plotting captivating whodunits.<br><br>Memberships/Affiliations: Mystery Writers of America (MWA), Sisters in Crime (SinC), Great Lakes Fiction Writers (GLFW), Crime Writers of Color (CWoC)<br><br>She has also published a collection of books on food-related topics, food safety, and heirloom recipe cookbooks under the pen name, Arlene Lee.<br><br>Read more at http://www.authorbarbarahoward.com