Ruby Blaylock grew up in a small, southern town surrounded by colorful characters and lots of food. She loves a good helping of gossip and great food, not necessarily in that order. She is a country girl at heart and can often be found sitting on the back porch, sipping sweet tea and watching her fat hound dogs chase bugs. She’s always loved reading, even more than gossip, and has translated that love into her books. "Dead Before the Wedding" is the first in her Carly Keene Cozy Mystery series, and she hopes you like it!