Exciting news! Readers can now pre-order a copy ofFOR I HAVE SINNED the first book in the new seriesA Cate Harlow Private Investigationpublished by Koehler Books Publishinglaunch date - November, 2014"The best news is that, as is customary with all my books, 5% of the author's profits will be donated to The North Shore Animal League (a no kill shelter) and Shelters With Heart (victims of domestic violence are allowed to bring their pets). You'll be helping these fantastic charities as well as getting an exciting, satisfying read." Kristen HoughtonKristen Houghton is an award-winning, best-selling author of the following books:And Then I'll Be Happy!No Woman Diets Alone- There's Always a Man Behind Her Eating a DoughnutWelcome to Hell (a Teddy Jameson novella)Nourishing Thoughts-The Little Book of Wise SayingsRemember, Hetty? (a YA award-winning story)Her portfolio includes writing a weekly column for twodaymag.com,blogging for The Huffington Post,contributing to More Magazine,theSan Francisco Examiner,Women,and The HorrorZine, as well as interviewsand reviews for HBO documentaries, OWN-The Oprah WinfreyNetwork, and The Style Channel.She appears regularly on TV, radio, and internet showsas a lifestyle and humor commentator._________________________________________________________Kristen is a philanthropist and tireless advocate for BroadwayBarks,North Shore Animal League (a no kill shelter), BroadwayCares EquityFights Aids, and St. Jude Thanks and Giving. She is also involved asan empowerment mentor for the International Women's Health Coalition.A California girl at heart, she and her husband, Alan reside inthe New York City area which is "magical".For more about Kristen, her books and short stories, please visit www.kristenhoughton.com/