R.V. Doon used to have a really nice C.V. detailing her advanced nursing education and numerous certifications. She's had varied experiences from bedside nurse, teacher, administrator, and ended her career as a clinical research nurse. R.V. writes across genres from cozy mysteries to historical fiction. The connecting thread between every Doon book is the colorful characters that won't let readers forget them when the story ends.

R.V. lives in historic Mobile, Alabama on the beautiful Gulf Coast with her husband. She loves seafood, deep sea fishing, and has taking up sailing.