Courtney, Kris: - About the author: My work includes original oil paintings that have been shown abroad, won multiple awards & recognition in artistic genre application of watercolor, acrylic and multimedia. After a successful early career in Engineering & Robotics, I found through the ashes of a divorce the inspiration and purpose to begin writing and painting. Since then, I have been honored to have Fine Art Studios' & Gallery locations across the US in Ohio, Indiana, New Mexico, Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. Latest New Release: FLORIDA RETIREMENT IS MURDER Snowbirds do more than just Flock "Delicious confection of conviviality and murder." Dive into the whimsical world of "Florida Retirement Is Murder," where retirement isn't just about rest and relaxation but an unexpected adventure into the heart of Central Florida's most colorfully quirky snowbird community. Every lifestyle imaginable can be found in this Mobile Home Trailer Park Village from the hilarious antics of 'Micah' down to the straight lace Marine Corp Sergeant, Police Detective or the Flirtatious 'Jodi' and her tight-fitting miniskirt... Award-Winning Bestselling International Author Kris Courtney brings to life the antics and hilarious actions of Snowbirds set inside a Florida Gated Retirement Community. Well-presented unguarded comments by the feisty retirees are amusing and moving. Stewart realizes that friends and community, which he's always avoided, are now a welcome part of his life. "Stewart Johnson had worked hard his entire life to reach retirement. However, his Golden Years would prove to be more of a challenge than he anticipated after his wife passed away. Seeking to find peace of mind and warmth in Florida, Stewart became surrounded by a tribe of Snowbird residents who took him on a journey of laughter and sleuthing inside a gossip riddled community filled with the humorous dysfunction of overgrown children." The setting is in Central Florida and the dramatic genre of "Cozy Fictional Satire Comedy Mystery Novel" appeals to both young and old. With the more-alike-than-different family ancestry, we all share some of the very same quirks and ability to laugh at ourselves. It is that level of vulnerable exposure inside the mind of senior citizens that we can all relate to with humor. This book will cause the reader to laugh out-loud and relate back to their own memories or current life history, not to mention an entertaining 'Book Club' experience. This colorful story will fit perfectly on every shelf and screen. Oh, Wake Up, Earl! (c)Learn More: www . CozyComedyMystery . com