Cindy Brown is a cozy mystery author who has had a long and varied career in the theater. She has worked as a director, producer, musician, actor, and playwright. Her experience in the theater world has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for her writing. Now a full-time writer, Brown has received several awards for her work. She was a nominee for the Agatha Award for Best First Book and finished third in the 2013 international Words With Jam first page competition, judged by Sue Grafton.
Brown's love for the theater began at a young age. She landed her first professional gig in the theater at the age of 14 and has been involved in the theater world ever since. Her experience in the theater has given her a unique perspective and has informed her writing in meaningful ways. In addition to her work in the theater, Brown is also an alumnus of the Squaw Valley Writers Workshop, which has helped her to further develop her writing skills.
Although Brown and her husband now reside in Portland, Oregon, she spent more than 25 years living in Phoenix, Arizona. She is intimately familiar with both cities and knows all the best places to hide dead bodies in each location. This knowledge, combined with her experience in the theater and her skills as a writer, has helped her to create compelling and engaging cozy mysteries that keep readers on the edge of their seats. With her unique perspective and engaging writing style, Brown has established herself as a talented and successful cozy mystery author.