Anne Louise Bannon

Anne Louise Bannon is an accomplished American author, well-known for her work in the genres of fantasy, science-fiction, mystery, and romance. Bannon's writing career began at a young age, with her first short story written at the age of nine and her first novel completed by the time she was fifteen. Over the years, she has developed her craft and established herself as a successful author, drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources, including Shakespeare and Dorothy L. Sayers.

Bannon's love for writing is not limited to fiction, as she has also worked as a journalist, contributing to numerous newspapers and websites across the country. Her journalistic work has been featured in publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Ladies' Home Journal, and Wines and Vines. In addition to her work as a television critic and co-founder of the YourFamilyViewer blog, Bannon has also ventured into the creation of specialized blogs, such as OddBallGrape.com, a wine education blog she runs with her husband, and WhiteHouseRhapsody.com, a romantic fiction serial blog.

Bannon's passion for mysteries is evident in her work, as she has penned several mystery novels, with some romance and fantasy elements woven in. Her bibliography includes contributions to the Howdunit series, specifically the book Howdunit: Book of Poisons, which she co-authored. Living in Southern California with her husband and a varying number of animals, Bannon enjoys a variety of hobbies when she is not writing, such as cooking, sewing, hiking, and watching football games. She is also a proud mother to a grown daughter who still enjoys conversing with her.