Susan McBride has authored five funny Debutante Dropout Mysteries for HarperCollins/Avon: TOO PRETTY TO DIE, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEB, THE LONE STAR LONELY HEARTS CLUB, THE GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER, and BLUE BLOOD. She also writes a new young adult (nonmystery) series for Random House/Delacorte, kicking off with THE DEBS (August 2008) and LOVE, LIES & TEXAS DIPS (Summer 2009). Susan's won the Lefty Award for Best Humorous Mystery and has been a finalist for two Anthony Awards, the William Rockhill Nelson Award, and a Romantic Times Award. For more scoop on Susan and what she's up to, visit her web site at SusanMcBride.com.