Marie Romero Cash was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she has resided for most of her life. She is a mystery writer, author of the Jemimah Hodge Series, along with numerous books on the religious art and culture of New Mexico, on which she has lectured throughout the Southwest. In addition, she is also an award-winning artist, and has been featured in numerous book and magazine articles about her traditional painted and sculptural works which are in many museum and private collections throughout the United States and abroad. In 2019, she received the Mayor's Award for her contributions to the arts, culture, and community of Santa Fe. Her dog, Milly, a Border collie mix, has accompanied her for many years on their life journey.