No matter where she sets her novels or what adventures befall her characters, one thing is certain. Strong female characters always populate a Lise McClendon novel. -- Yellowstone Valley Woman Lise McClendon has published eight novels, and her short stories are included in three anthologies, including Dead of Winter. She has written two mystery series featuring Alix Thorssen and Kansas City private eye Dorie Lennox. Her standalone novel, Blackbird Fly, is set in southwest France. Her romantic thriller, Jump Cut, was written as Rory Tate. For more information on Lise see her website at http: //www.lisemcclendon.com or her blog at http: //www.lisemcclendon.wordpress.com/ She lives in Montana