Vicky Ramakka writes about the Four Corners region, where she meets fascinating people who are willing to share their stories. Her short stories and magazine articles have won awards from the New Mexico Press Women and Southwest Writers. The Cactus Plot is winner of NM-AZ Book Awards for cozy mystery and a Colorado Independent Publishers Association's EVVY Award finalist She and her husband reside in northwest New Mexico, near the Colorado border. A self-described naturalist, Vicky enjoys observing and photographing the flora and fauna that live in her ‘back yard’ which she considers any place within a mile walk. Attending conferences and workshops plus networking with other writers are a big part of her writing successes. She is a member of San Juan Writers, Women Writing The West, New Mexico Press Women, and Southwest Writers.
"This book is for any native plant enthusiast, murder mystery fan, pet lover, or supporter of the great southwestern outdoors."—Shirley Nilson, Colorado Native Plant Society
"…a scientist-as-hero in the process of discovering her strength, ultimately using her botanical training and professional curiosity to crack the puzzles at the heart of The Cactus Plot."—Kathleen Hall, Cactus & Succulent Society of New Mexico
"The Cactus Plot is an entertaining mystery novel, with the underlying theme of endangered plant protection on public lands."—Forest Chapman, Oklahoma Native Plant Record