ZURI DAY has been enthralled with the wonder of words since mouthing her first oneβTuffy, the name of the family dogβat less than a year old. When this bestselling, award-winning author is not penning novels, sheβs a voracious reader and world traveler, always ready to search out the next exciting locale for a juicy story. Besides her beloved Caribbean islands and Southern Californiaβs wine country, Zuri enjoys theatre, sports, working out, and whipping up vegetarian meals for her family and friends. Visit her online at ZuriDay.com.