Brandilyn Collins is an acclaimed American author known for her suspense novels that weave in Christian themes. She has coined the term "Seatbelt Suspense" to describe her writing style, which is characterized by rapid pacing and frequent twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Collins was born in India to Christian missionary parents and spent her childhood in Kentucky before moving to California as an adult.
Collins has received numerous awards for her work, including the ACFW Carol Award, Inspiration Readers' Choice, RT Reviewer's Choice, the Inspy, and the Christian Retailers' Best Award. In addition to her suspense novels, Collins also writes contemporary novels with rich characters and is known for her distinctive book on fiction-writing techniques, Getting Into Character: Seven Secrets a Novelist Can Learn From Actors. She is a popular teacher and speaker at writers' conferences.
Collins is a master of her craft, creating intense and tension-filled suspense stories with high-caliber twists and engaging mysteries. Her writing has been praised by Publishers Weekly, RT BookReviews, CBA Retailers, The Christian Manifesto, and RT BookClub for its originality, artistic prose, and superb pacing. Collins' books have been known to keep readers up at night, eager to discover what happens next in her captivating stories. She currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, where she continues to write and inspire other writers.