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Tracy is a fiction author represented by Fran Black of Literary Counsel. Tracy writes Hallmark Publishing's Shepherd Sisters Mystery series, intriguing, engaging stories about Art Authenticator turned elementary art teacher Savanna Shepherd and her sisters solving murder mysteries in a small Lake Michigan town. Tracy's upcoming cozy with Crooked Lane Books finds Gemologist and Antiquities expert Avery Ayers unraveling the mystery of how a priceless ruby is connected to the tragic car crash that killed her parents, and whether the strange messages she’s receiving could mean her father’s actually alive.
A Detroit native, Tracy Gardner is a daughter of two teachers. She grew up on Nancy Drew mysteries and rock and roll. Tracy lives with her husband and best friend of thirty years and a menagerie of spoiled rescue dogs and cats, her front door constantly revolving with her two daughters and son back and forth from college. She is a strong believer in the power of baked goods, live music, family, and friends as staples to a happy life. (Animal assistants pictured below)
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ASSISTANTS
SAWYER, BORDER COLLIE RESCUE & WISHFUL CEO
PRINCESS LEIA CONSUELA BANANAHAMMOCK BLUE IVY & SAWYER
CHIEF LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR LEIA
ORGANIC WIRELESS ALARM SYSTEM SOPHIE (HIGHEST SENIORITY)
TABLE-WARMER & SNACK-TESTER RICO
IN-HOUSE YOGA CONSULTANT OZZY
