Flo Fitzpatrick was born in Washington, D.C., but spent her first years as an Army brat in a chateau outside of Orleans, France, where she believes the Gothic nature of the castle inspired her life-long love of romance and mystery. With degrees in dance and theatre, Flo has worked as a performer, teacher, and choreographer/director in New York and Texas, as well as authoring novels, short stories, and acting as a writing mentor via online and in-person workshops. Now living in Alabama with her very mixed-breed dog, Juniper, she mostly dances around her living room while mentally plotting her next book.