In a world filled with uncertainty and too little chocolate, Charlotte Stuart has a passion for writing lighthearted mysteries with a pinch of adventure and a dollop of humor. Her mysteries won awards such as the Firebird Book Award for Humor, the Distinguished Favorites NYC Big Good Award, and the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award. She began her career in academia with a communications PhD. She and her husband then decided to build a commercial boat and fish for salmon in Alaska. Currently she lives and writes on Vashon Island in Washington's Puget Sound and her spends time entertained by wildlife.