Carol A. Strickland is a writer of fantasy and science fiction novels that involve strong women and strange worlds. On occasion there'll be a historical romance, or the lead character might be a guy. You can also find a little humor in the books, because life isn't a serious affair.An outspoken member of various comics message boards, Carol has found herself the basis for two comic book villains (at times her opinions have not been taken well by the books' creators), and had one superhero wear her costume design.She endeavors to portray the honest emotion that you find in Julia Quinn; to be bold and funny as Jenny Crusie; to find the multi-layered imagination and heart of Lois McMaster Bujold; and to enjoy the sales success of Janet Evanovich.Carol has become an award-winning painter from her home in North Carolina. She exercises this skill in her secondary hours (both of them) along with writing as she waits for the lottery to free her 9-to-5 time to more fulfilling pursuits.