Long Bio (374 words)
Connie Berry, award-winning author of traditional mysteries, discovered her love for storytelling when her dream of becoming an archaeologist ended. Realizing the field involved more than unearthing lost tombs, she turned her passion for history and antiques into creating the enchanting Kate Hamilton Mystery series. Set in the United Kingdom, this captivating series follows an American antiques dealer with a knack for solving crimes and her partner-in-detection, Detective Inspector Tom Mallory. Drawing from her unique upbringing, Connie mirrors her own experiences in the series.
Raised by charmingly eccentric antiques collectors who opened a shop, not to sell antiques but as an excuse to keep buying them, Connie developed a deep appreciation for history, fine art, and travel. With a bachelor’s degree in English from DePauw University, Connie furthered her education at the University of Freiburg in Germany and St. Clare’s College, Oxford, where she fell under the spell of the British Isles. She later earned her master’s degree in English Literature at The Ohio State University, diligently typing her thesis at a child-sized table in her sons’ playroom.
Connie’s debut mystery, A Dream of Death, garnered critical acclaim, winning the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery and becoming a finalist for both the Silver Falchion and Agatha awards. The Kate Hamilton Mystery series has grown to include four novels: A Dream of Death, A Legacy of Murder, The Art of Betrayal, and the Edgar-nominated The Shadow of Memory. The fifth installment, A Collection of Lies, will be published in 2024.
Adding to her repertoire, Connie’s first novella, the holiday-themed Mistletoe and Murder, releases on October 17, 2023. Crooked Lane Books publishes her works, and agent Paula Munier proudly represents her at Talcott Notch Literary Agency.
A true Anglophile, Connie’s love for all things British permeates her writing. When she’s not penning her gripping mysteries, she enjoys indulging her passions for history, foreign travel, and cute animals. She finds inspiration in the world around her, bringing her readers captivating stories that transport them to the charming villages and enchanting landscapes of the United Kingdom. Connie resides in central Ohio and northern Wisconsin with her husband and their adorable dog, Emmie.
You can learn more about her books, coming events, and other details at her website, https://connieberry.com
Mid-Length Bio (200 words)
Award-winning author and antiques lover Connie Berry channels her passion for history and historical artifacts in the captivating Kate Hamilton Mystery series. Set in the UK, the series features an American antiques dealer with a gift for solving crimes, echoing Connie’s own upbringing by eccentric antiques collectors.
Connie’s education included studies in Germany and Oxford, England, where she fell in love with the British Isles. Her debut mystery, A Dream of Death, won the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery and was a Silver Falchion and Agatha awards finalist. The series now includes four novels, with the fifth, A Collection of Lies, expected in 2024.
Connie will also release her first novella, Mistletoe and Murder, on October 17, 2023. Her works are published by Crooked Lane Books and represented by Paula Munier at Talcott Notch Literary Agency.
A true Anglophile, Connie’s love for everything British infuses her writing. She delights in history, foreign travel, and cute animals while creating enthralling stories that transport readers to the UK’s charming villages and landscapes. Connie lives in central Ohio and northern Wisconsin with her husband and adorable dog, Emmie.
Discover more about her books, events, and other details at her website, https://connieberry.com.
Short Bio (152 words)
Connie Berry, award-winning author and former aspiring archaeologist, expertly weaves her passion for history and antiques into the Kate Hamilton Mystery series. Set in the UK, the series mirrors Connie’s own unique upbringing and love for the British Isles, gained through her studies at Ohio State University, Germany, and Oxford, England.
Her debut, A Dream of Death, won the IPPY Gold Medal for Mystery and became a Silver Falchion and Agatha award finalist. Connie’s first novella, Mistletoe and Murder, releases on October 17, 2023. The fifth novel in the same series, A Collection of Lies, is expected in 2024.
Published by Crooked Lane Books and represented by Paula Munier at Talcott Notch Literary Agency, Connie’s works captivate readers with gripping mysteries set in the enchanting landscapes of the United Kingdom. Residing in central Ohio and northern Wisconsin with her husband and dog Emmie, Connie invites readers to explore her world at https://connieberry.com.
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