Madona Skaff-Koren has a degree in biology, but somehow ended up in mining research. Her scientific background always inspires her SF stories and frequently sneaks into her mysteries. Her recent short stories include, the supernatural mystery in In the Key of 13, music inspired murder and mayhem. Also, Nothing Without Us, featuring disabled protagonists. And Grave Diagnosis, stories of malaise and murder.

She's the author of the Naya Investigates series, about a marathon runner disabled by MS who turns sleuth to solve crimes.

Madona lives in Ottawa with her husband, daughter, and Duck Tolling Retriever.