What does an assistant dog trainer in L.A., a team roper who competed in pro rodeos, a woman who was the only female to ride a classic Harley Flathead Hog with the Hells Angels, a professional horse trainer, and a database creator who lectured CEOs, have in common with a comedy radio show hostess in Australia, author, artist, gardener and lover of ferrets?

Always versatile, Ariana Overton led an action-packed life that spanned continents and countries. Traveling around the U.S., Australia and New Guinea, meeting exciting people, experiencing exotic lands and cultures, gave Ari, a diverse catalog of characters, settings and storylines her writing can't help but reflect. After traveling to Australia to research a novel, she met Max Overton, her soulmate, husband, best friend, and writing partner.

Her genres and cross-genre novels are as eclectic as the author—murder mysteries (Trapdoor, The Devil is in the Details—EPPIE finalist 2001 and Frankfurt nominee), Time Travel Thriller (Tapestry—EPPIE finalist in 2000), Action/Adventure (Glass House, A Glass Darkly, and Looking Glass—EPPIE finalists in 2001 and 2002] and A Gift for Roo (children's picture book—inducted into the children's eBook Hall of Fame).

She was one of five finalists for the 2002 INDIE Graphic Artist Achievement award, nominated by three publishing houses, and was consistently top ten in the Preditors & Editors graphic artist polls.

To view Ariana's creative designs, go to http://www.maxoverton.com/Ariana.htm Her books can also be viewed there, together with reviews and excerpts.

Ariana passed away in November 2003.