Katerina Lorenzatos Makris (a.k.a. Kathryn Makris) has written 17 novels for major publishers; thousands of articles during four years as a wire service reporter; numerous pieces for publications such as National Geographic Traveler and Mother Jones; features for KQED-FM in San Francisco and "Marketplace" on public radio, and a teleplay for CBS-TV. Her interviews include George H.W. Bush, Ted Danson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Ralph Nader, Tori Spelling, the "real" Colonel Sanders, and Benji the dog. Among her books are "Your Adopted Dog: Everything You Need to Know about Rescuing and Caring for a Best Friend in Need" (The Lyons Press), written with Shelley Frost, and "The Eco-Kids tween series" (Avon Books). Katerina and her husband have fostered and placed more than 100 dogs.