About the author

Jacqueline Vick

Jacqueline Vick writes mysteries that include farcical situations and satirical humor. She writes about characters who are reluctant to accept their&nbsp;greatest (and often embarrassing) gifts.<br>​​​​​​​<br>She is the author of THE FRANKIE CHANDLER PET PSYCHIC MYSTERIES about a woman who, after faking her psychic abilities for years, discovers animals&nbsp;<em>can</em>&nbsp;communicate with her. The series evolved out of her desperate attempts to train a rescued mutt with fear-based aggression. Two visits with animal communicators inspired the article&nbsp;<em>Calling All Canine Clairvoyants</em>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<em>Fido Friendly Magazine,&nbsp;</em>and, later, Frankie Chandler.&nbsp;<br>​​​​​​​<br>Her second series, THE HARLOW BROTHER MYSTERIES, features brothers Edward and Nicholas Harlow. Edward, a former college linebacker, now ghost writes the&nbsp;<em>Aunt Civility</em>&nbsp;etiquette books. Nicholas is his secretary and general dogsbody.&nbsp;<br>​​​​​​​<br>Her first mystery,&nbsp;<em>Family Matters</em>, was a semifinalist in the 2009 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Competition. Her short stories have appeared in numerous publications, including&nbsp;<em>Future Mystery Anthology Magazine</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>The Best of Everyday Fiction Two Anthology</em>. Her Harlow Brothers novella,&nbsp;<em>Lovely As,</em>&nbsp;was a finalist for the Black Orchid Novella Contest.&nbsp;<br>​​​​​​​<br>When she isn’t writing, she “helps” her husband with his jigsaw puzzles or, worse, tests new recipes on him.&nbsp;<br>