Ann Stamos is the pen name for Takis and Judy Iakovou, authors of the Nick and Julia Lambros mystery series.  When not writing, Judy is an academic advisor at the University of Georgia, where she has also taught in the English department and in Continuing Education.  Takis continues to manage restaurants and dance .  The couple has two daughters and sons-in-law, and two beautiful grandchildren.  They live in Athens, Georgia.