Author of the Dubric Byerly Mysteries, Bantam BooksTamara Siler Jones started her academic career as a science geek, took up graphic design and earned a degree in art, and now writes forensic fanta...view moreAuthor of the Dubric Byerly Mysteries, Bantam BooksTamara Siler Jones started her academic career as a science geek, took up graphic design and earned a degree in art, and now writes forensic fantasy (among other things). She's an avid cook and quilter, as well as a wife, mom, and cat wrangler. Despite the gruesome nature of her work, Tam's easygoing and friendly, not sick and twisted at all. Honest!view less