Simon Wood is a California transplant from England. He's an ex-racecar driver and a licensed pilot. He shares his world with his American wife, Julie. Their lives are dominated by a longhaired dachshund and four cats. He's had over 150 stories and articles published. His stories have been included in "Best of" anthologies and he's a frequent contributor to Writer's Digest. He's the Anthony Award winning author of Working Stiffs, Accidents Waiting to Happen, Paying the Piper and We All Fall Down.  His next thriller is Terminated, due for release next June.  Curious people can find him at www.simonwood.net.  His first non-fiction book, Will Marry for Food Sex and Laundry under the pen name Simon Oaks just came out.  Learn more at www.simonoaks.com.