The award-winning author of the critically acclaimed Barkview Mysteries series, C.B. Wilson's love of writing was spurred by an early childhood encounter with a Nancy Drew book where she precociously wrote what she felt was a better ending. After studying at the Gemology Institute of America, she developed a passion for researching lost, stolen and missing diamonds-the big kind. Her fascination with dogs and their passionate owners inspired Barkview, California, the dog friendliest city in America.C.B. lives in Peoria, AZ with her husband.

She is an avid pickleball player who enjoys traveling to play tournaments. She admits to chocoholic tendencies and laughing out loud at dog comics.