Elaine grew up in Scotland and although her passion has always been art, she also worked for over ten years at her local SSPCA animal Shelter where she helped care for rescued animals, both domestic and wild. She spent 8 years living in Cyprus but is a home girl at heart and recently returned home with her husband Grant and two rescue dogs Rosie, and Poppy.

Open Season is the first in the C.H.A.S.E. Tales series and Elaine’s debut novel. You can learn more about the characters and the merchandise that will soon be available not to mention the release date for the second book, A Poultry Affair on her website: www.crimezoodesigns.com