Linda Aguilar was born and raised in Chicago. She worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years before taking an early retirement. After one year of doing nothing bes...view moreLinda Aguilar was born and raised in Chicago. She worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years before taking an early retirement. After one year of doing nothing besides organizing her house, she began looking for part-time work. Her first job was in publishing, then on to real estate, and then back to financial services. When her husband retired in 2009, they moved to Florida where they reside happily in paradise along with their two beloved dogs, Minnie and Emma. She enjoys reading British mysteries. Her favorite authors are Martha Grimes, Louise Penny, and Elizabeth George.view less