Born and raised on Long Island, New York and currently residing in Southern Vermont, Amy Patricia Meade is the author of the critically acclaimed Marjorie McClelland Mystery series and the "Vermont" mysteries, both available through Midnight Ink Books.In addition, she recently launched a Rosie the Riveter series via Kensington Books, the first of which - "Don't Die Under the Apple Tree" - was released this past May.When not writing, Amy spends her time cooking, entertaining, watching classic films, wearing dangerously high heels, shopping for vintage-style dresses, and wishing for an end to the long Vermont winters.You can email her at amy@amypatriciameade.com