Rene Averett is a multi-genre author, with 20-plus books under her own name and two pen names (Lillian I. Wolfe and Riona Kelly). She writes science fiction/fantasy, romantic suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal cozy mysteries. After losing 150 pounds, she also publishes low carb cookbooks sharing the recipes she adapted along her weight loss journey. Her recipe website is at Skinny Girl Bistro (https://skinnygirlbistro.online). An independent author, she is retired and lives in Northern Nevada.