J.D. Allen is a bestselling author, known for her thrilling mystery fiction novels. She is most famous for her "Sin City Investigations" series, which has been nominated for the Shamus Award. Her writing style is characterized by hardboiled PI themes, set against the backdrop of the vibrant city of Las Vegas.
Allen is a prolific writer, with short stories featured in various anthologies such as "Murder under the Oaks," "Carolina Crimes," "Florida Happens," and "Author Cruising Covid." She is an active member of the writing community, serving as Vice President of the Florida chapter of Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and as a former chapter president of Sisters in Crime. Allen is a cat lover and currently resides in St. Augustine, Florida, where she lives with her mother, six cats, and a grumpy Brit.
Born on Halloween night in 1963, Joseph Dean Allen, also known as J.D. Allen, spent much of his youth exploring the foggy enclaves of the San Francisco Bay Area. Today, he resides in the rainy Pacific Northwest with his husband, Kyle, and their two feline companions. Allen's writing is heavily influenced by his life experiences, with his novels often reflecting his unique perspective and background. Despite the many accolades and recognition she has received for her work, Allen remains a humble and approachable author, always eager to connect with her readers and fellow writers.