Hi. I'm Merissa Racine. I'm the author of The Crawford Mystery Series, set in Wyoming. I live and work in Wyoming as a court stenographer. I started my court reporting career many, many, many - okay, I'll just say it - over 40 years ago! Most of my career was as a freelance stenographer, taking depositions and covering administrative hearings, until seven years ago when I became an official and started working for one judge in our district courts. 

The idea of writing a murder mystery had been in my head long before I started the writing process. When I became an empty nester I knew the timing was right to begin putting "pen to paper". My professional background infuses my mysteries with authenticity.  

When I'm not in the courtroom working or writing, I like to read, mysteries mostly. No surprise there, right? I also spend time in my kitchen trying new recipes, or outside photographing nature. And last, but not least, I enjoy relaxing with Roz and Maya, my two dogs, and Zelda, my cat. 

Thanks for stopping by!