C.S. Poe is a highly acclaimed author in the genres of gay mystery, romance, and speculative fiction. With several accolades to her name, she has been a finalist for the Lambda Literary and EPIC awards, and has won the FAPA, Indie, e-Lit, and Next Generation awards. Her ability to weave captivating stories has earned her a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim.
Poe's love for literature and writing is matched by her diverse range of interests, which often find their way into her work. She has a deep appreciation for Romanticism artwork, Gilded Age New York, and the films of Buster Keaton. Her writing is also influenced by her love for coffee, whiskey, true crime, and cats. She has even rescued two cats, Milo and Kasper, who often distract her from her work.
Born outside of Philadelphia, Poe has called various places home, including Key West and Ibaraki, Japan. Currently, she resides in New York City, where she draws inspiration from her surroundings. Poe is an alumna of the School of Visual Arts, and her debut novel, "The Mystery of Nevermore," was published in 2016. Her writing is a testament to her passion for storytelling and her ability to create compelling characters and narratives.
A Lancaster Story Books
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Title
Year
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1
Kneading You
2020
2
Joy
2020
3
Color of You
2020
Magic & Steam Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Engineer
2020
2
The Gangster
2020
3
The Doctor
2022
4
The Councilman
2024
Memento Mori Books
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Title
Year
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1
Madison Square Murders
2021
2
Subway Slayings
2022
3
Broadway Butchery
2023
4
Hudson River Homicides
2025
The Silver Screen Books
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Title
Year
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1
Lights. Camera. Murder.
2020
Snow & Winter Books
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Title
Year
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1
The Mystery of Nevermore
2020
2
The Mystery of the Curiosities
2020
3
The Mystery of the Moving Image
2020
4
The Mystery of the Bones
2020
5
Interlude
2021
6
The Mystery of the Spirits
2021
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Southernmost Murder
2020
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
Love Has No Expiration
2015
2
Love in 24 Frames
2019
3
New Game, Start
2020
4
That Turtle Story
2020
5
11:59
2020
6
Curio
2024
An Auden & O'Callaghan Mystery Books (with Gregory Ashe)