Barbara Howard is the 2024 and 2025 Board President of Great Lakes Fiction Writers and the author of mysteries, romantic suspense, and contemporary romance featuring strong female leads and diverse casts. A former Department of Defense Project Manager and KPMG Eastern Region Project Leader, she brings a sharp, layered perspective to stories that explore love, trust, and the lingering impact of the past. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, Authors Guild, Crime Writers of Color, and Great Lakes Fiction Writers. Now back in Northeast Ohio, she enjoys treasure hunting, tending her garden, and plotting her next whodunit.