Chris Paynter is the author of seven novels, including the Playing for First baseball series. Her latest release is "From Third to Home." Her "Survived by Her Longtime Companion" was a 2013 Lambda Literary Award Finalist and winner of the 2013 Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. Her short stories have appeared in two anthologies: Regal Crest's "Women in Uniform: Medics and Soldiers and Cops, Oh My!" (2010) and Cleis Press's "Love Burns Bright: A Lifetime of Lesbian Romance" (2013). Chris was born in Banbury, England, and grew up an Air Force brat. After earning a Bachelor's degree in journalism, Chris worked as a general assignment reporter and sportswriter until accepting her current position as the editorial specialist to a law journal. A sports junkie, you can find her screaming at the TV during a Colts game or living vicariously through her Cincinnati Reds. She resides in Indianapolis with her wife, Phyllis, and their beagle, Buddy the Wonder Dog, also fondly known as "He who must be obeyed." When not writing or editing books, Chris loves to get lost in a good romance. Visit her website: www.ckpaynter.comVisit her Author Page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisPaynterAuthorFind her on Twitter: @ckpaynter