Iza Moreau is a talented author who has made a name for herself in the literary world with her captivating storytelling and unique voice. Born in New Mexico, Moreau grew up on a ranch where she learned to ride horses at a young age. This early experience with horses would later become a significant influence in her writing, particularly in her Elodie Fontaine Mystery series, which features the first lesbian high school sleuth ever.
Moreau has a diverse background in journalism, teaching, editing, and horse training, which has given her a wealth of knowledge and experiences to draw from in her writing. After earning a degree in English Literature from the University of New Mexico, she moved to New York City to study journalism at Columbia University. There, she served as co-editor of a local literary magazine, honing her skills as an editor and storyteller.
Moreau is a two-time Rainbow Award Winner, a two-time Lesfic Bard Award Winner, a Golden Crown Finalist, and a 10-time Next Generation Indie Award finalist. She is known for her ability to write compelling mysteries and thrillers, often set in small towns with complex and intriguing characters. Some of her most popular works include "The News in Small Towns," "Madness in Small Towns," and "Secrets in Small Towns," as well as the XYZ Mysteries series, set in 1970s Miami, Florida.
Her first Young Adult novel, "Swamp Girl," won the Rainbow Award for best Lesbian Young Adult Novel of 2018. Moreau's Elodie Fontaine Mystery series is also popular among young adult readers, featuring a lesbian high school sleuth who solves mysteries while navigating the challenges of adolescence. The six novels in the series are available either as solo works or as 2 boxed sets of 3 novels each.
Moreau is also an accomplished horseback rider, riding dressage at the fourth level, and is adept at shooting archery. She currently resides in the United Kingdom, where she continues to write and create captivating stories in her own unique voice. Her books are available in both e-book and paperback formats, and she encourages readers to leave positive ratings and reviews to help support indie authors like herself. Her most recent work, "Persephone's Mare," won the 2022 Lesfic Bard Award for Best Fantasy Novel.