BIOGRAPHY

A former commercial banker, Maura Stone astounded friends and critics alike with the publication of her first novel. Despite this occupational handicap, Five-Star Fleecing received rave reviews and won the 2011 National Indie Excellence Award for comedy. Although fictional in scope, the stories in the book are based upon true tales from the crypt of incidents formerly known to those involved in the high end hospitality industry.

Currently, the author's putting the final touches on a series of comedy ebooks about online dating, The Original Bubbameistah's Guide to Romance, due for publication Fall 2011 by Utley Branch Books.