About the Author

Denisa Nickell Hanania grew up in Burns Harbor, Indiana. Living in a small town fueled her appreciation for vivid characterizations. She graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and a minor in Women's Studies. Her professional career includes designing and writing management training material for Fortune 500 companies.

Friendships within her book club inspired A Talent to Deceive. Mrs. Hanania says she chose to write a "cozy" mystery because, as the mother of six boys, she has enough graphic violence in her life.

She enjoys reading, traveling with her family, and of course, friendships with the real Ladies of the Club. The Hanania family resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mrs. Hanania is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime.