…writer, veterinarian, veteran; foodie, amateur mixologist, native Californian with the ocean and chaparral in my veins!

What else? 1989 West Point graduate. Army Military Intelligence officer. Collector of degrees (English at West Point,  Zoology at UT Austin). Veterinary school Texas A&M.  Small animal veterinarian. Knitting pattern designer.

I now writing everything from fantasy to science fiction to mysteries to romance.

I live in Hermosa Beach, California, with husband Dave, and English Cocker spaniels Orry and Rosie.

If you’d like to see my knitting patterns, please visit www.sunsetcat.com

If you’re interested in booking me as a relief veterinarian for your practice, please visit reliefvet.stephannietallent.com