Geri SpielerInvestigative journalist and native Californian Geri Spieler has lived in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past 25 years. She has chaired the Jack London Writers Conference and served as president of the California Writers Club San Francisco/Peninsla Branch; she has now returned to the board, serving as vice president for programs. She is a member of the Women's National Book Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, the Association of Internet Research Specialists, the National Book Critics Circle, and the Internet Society. In addition to a robust writing career, Spieler maintains a fruit orchard for canning and shares the abundant fruit with local food banks. She also raises chickens exclusively for their eggs; each chicken has name, and they are her pets. Spieler also serves a first responder with the local Santa Clara County Community Emergency Response Team. Geri was named "Big Sister of the Year" during her time in Washington, DC. She and her husband and co-author, Rick Kaplowitz, live in Palo Alto, California. Read More Read Less