Janette Walker, writing under the pseudonym J.R. Zimmer, is an author and artist. Born in Bismarck, ND, she is drawn to creative pursuits, and her passion for both literature and visual arts keeps her busy. The Badlands of ND are a source of inspiration for her. Her love of history and the fascinating characters of Antoine-Amédée-Marie-Vincent Manca de Vallombrosa, the Marquis de Morès, and his wife, Medora, inspired her to write the Fisher/Lafayette Series.