C. Bailey-Lloyd is a "bona fide mutt" as she often refers to herself -- having an Irish, German and Cherokee heritage. She comes from a strong background in social media and online communications. Though she started in the social media field over a decade ago, she never gave up her love for creative writing. Her first literary piece was a poem she wrote at the age of nine; her first published book was "Somewhere Along the Beaten Path" in 2003. Today, she resides in the midlands of South Carolina with her family and rescue dogs, continuing to explore her affinity for Gulf Coast beaches and suspense novels.