Skye Griffith has hiked windswept canyons in the American Southwest, visited dozens of archaeological sites in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona and attended Native American dances and celebrations that gave her a deep respect for these First Americans and their ancient cultures. She has published articles for the National Endowment for the Arts, the International Festivals & Events Association and other periodicals focused on the arts. She's a member of Sisters in Crime, the Denver Woman's Press Club, Mystery Writers of America and has earned a Master of Arts from the University of Denver.