Starr Gardinier is a talented writer with a rich background in the legal field, having served as a paralegal for nineteen years in a California law firm. She formerly held positions including Executor Editor of Suspense Magazine, editor for Suspense Publishing, and editor for ARR Editing Services. She has also co-hosted Suspense Radio Live, showcasing interviews with various authors.

In her personal time, Starr enjoys crafting stories filled with suspense, drama, and crime. She is the owner and operator of Editing by Starr, providing professional editing services. Academically, she holds a bachelor's degree in Literature/Creative Writing.

Starr is an active member of the International Thriller Writers (ITW) and the Sisters in Crime, Los Angeles Chapter and nationally. Her public speaking skills have been recognized with three 'Best Speaker' awards and a 'Best Evaluator' award from the Voice Ambassadors chapter.

For more insights into her work and thoughts, visit her blog at www.qw-blog.blogspot.com.