A. M. Matthews lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and the family dog. Born and raised in Miami Beach she comes from a family of writers – some well-known, some not known at all. A. M. Matthews has always enjoyed creating and telling stories and is highly regarded for these abilities. After raising her children and a career in management, consulting and teaching, she decided to devote her time and energy to writing. Body of Knowledge is her first novel –  it is the book she always wanted to read. Currently, she is working on a second novel, also science fiction set in the biotechnology industry. You can contact her with comments or questions at PiggybackPress@hotmail.com