Like the character Odelia Grey, Sue Ann Jaffarian is a full-time, middle-aged, paralegal. She lives in Los Angeles.

Sue Ann heard the siren call of writing early in her life, but did not make the commitment to become a novelist until about 1995. After completing two novels (still unpublished), she turned her attention to the mystery genre, and fell in love. She continues to write both mysteries and general fiction, as well as short stories, and belongs to two very supportive writers' associations: Sisters In Crime, and Mystery Writers of America. 

Her advice to budding writers:

• Write, write, write.
• Make a schedule and stick to it.
• Don't lose sight of your dreams and goals, because only you can make them happen.
• Don't let anyone, I mean anyone, pee on your parade!

Sue Ann Jaffarian is available for speaking engagements. In addition to being a motivational speaker, she has also performed professionally as a stand-up comic, and will bring her own brand of humor and view of the world to your next event.

For more information about booking Sue Ann for your next event, please contact her literary manager, Diana James.