Emily James is an award-winning and bestselling author known for her cozy mysteries featuring quirky characters, twisty plots, and a touch of romance. Drawing inspiration from classic murder mystery television series like "Murder, She Wrote" and "Monk," she crafts engaging narratives that captivate readers. Her debut poetry and prose collection, "Inside These Walls," released in 2021, showcases her versatility as a writer, blending themes of love, loss, and resilience.
Born and raised in a Pennsylvania railroad town, James developed an early love for storytelling, encouraged by a junior high school teacher to create her own narratives. After a hiatus from writing, she returned to the craft in 2015, using poetry as a therapeutic outlet. Her deeply personal work resonates with a wide audience, earning her over 250,000 followers on social media. Currently, she is working on a book of short stories titled "Seven," further expanding her literary repertoire. When not writing, she enjoys painting, cooking, and spending time with her family.