Dorothy Howell is a successful American author, well-known for her cozy mystery novels as well as her historical romance novels, which she writes under the pseudonym Judith Stacy. Dorothy was born in Louisiana but now resides in Southern California with her family. She was hooked on the idea of becoming a writer after her eighth-grade teacher began teaching creative writing. However, before she could make it as a published author, Dorothy took a 20-year detour to raise a family. Now, she is a proud grandmother.
Dorothy Howell has written over 35 books, which have been translated into more than 12 languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. She is widely recognized for her hilarious sleuth, Haley Randolph, who features in the Haley Randolph series. In addition to her success with cozy mysteries, Dorothy has also received a RITA Award nomination for her historical romance novels written under the name Judith Stacy. Her work has proven to be popular and successful, earning her a place as a USA Today Bestselling author.
Dorothy Howell writes for two publishing houses and has published books in two different genres under two names. She writes cozy mysteries as Dorothy Howell and historical romance novels as Judith Stacy. Her titles include a Harlequin Historical Top Seller for the Year, a No.1 on the Barnes & Noble Historical List, and a RITA Award Finalist. Dorothy's books are beloved by readers worldwide, and she has a strong following on her Dorothy Howell Novels Facebook and Instagram pages, and her websites DorothyHowellNovels.com and JudithStacy.com.