Elizabeth J. Duncan is a distinguished author from Canada, best known for her work in the cozy mystery genre. Her writing is primarily centered around the Penny Brannigan Mystery series, which features a spa owner, manicurist, and amateur sleuth named Penny Brannigan. The series is set in North Wales, and Penny's involvement in significant cases often lands her in the center of the action.
Duncan's work has received significant critical acclaim since the publication of her first novel in 2009. She has won multiple awards for her contributions to the mystery genre, including the Bloody Words Award for Canada's best light mystery. In addition to the Penny Brannigan series, Duncan is also the author of a second traditional mystery series called Shakespeare in the Catskills, which features costume designer Charlotte Fairfax.
Before becoming a full-time author, Duncan worked as a writer and editor for some of Canada's largest newspapers and as a public relations practitioner. She is a two-time winner of the Bloody Words Award for Canada's best light mystery. Duncan graduated from Carleton University, Ottawa, with a BA in English. She divides her time between Toronto, Canada, and Llandudno, North Wales.
Duncan's interests include swimming, baking, reading, and watching British crime dramas. Her Penny Brannigan series is set in North Wales, where she spends several months each year. Duncan's social media presence includes a Facebook author page and a Twitter account, where she interacts with her readers and shares updates on her writing and other interests.