Jess Faraday is an award-winning author specializing in mystery and suspense, with a focus on historical and steampunk genres. Her debut novel, "The Affair of the Porcelain Dog," was a Lambda Literary Award finalist and received Honorable Mention for Best Novel of the Year from Speak Its Name. She is also known for her Ira Adler historical mystery series, as well as standalone works like "The Left Hand of Justice." Her novella "The Strange Case of the Big Sur Benefactor" won a Rainbow Award for Lesbian Historical, while "Fool's Gold" earned the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Historical and was a runner-up for Best Gay Novel.
Faraday's writing often blends intricate historical detail with engaging mystery plots, earning recognition for both her novels and edited collections. As the mystery editor for Elm Books, she has curated award-winning anthologies such as "Death and a Cup of Tea," named one of Foreword Review's top Indie mysteries of 2015, and "Undeath and the Detective," a Silver Falchion Award finalist. Her anthology "Fae Love" also received an Aspen Gold Reader's Choice Award.
Beyond her literary career, Faraday resides in Scotland, where she enjoys outdoor pursuits and shares her home with pets who, as she humorously notes, "pull the strings." Though she modestly downplays her real-life accomplishments, her contributions to genre fiction have garnered a dedicated readership. She continues to write and edit, further establishing her reputation in historical and speculative mystery fiction.