Katharine Schellman is a historical mystery author who has led an interesting and varied career. Before becoming a published author, she worked as an actor and a political consultant. Despite these diverse experiences, Schellman has been a storyteller for as long as she can remember. She earned a BA from the College of William & Mary and now lives in the Virginia mountains.
As an author, Schellman has quickly made a name for herself. Her debut novel, The Body in the Garden, was named as one of Suspense Magazine's Best Books of 2020. This recognition was followed by being named one of BookPage's 16 Women to Watch in 2020. Schellman's writing is highly regarded, with her second novel, Silence in the Library, being praised as "worthy of Rex Stout or Agatha Christie" (Library Journal). Her latest release, Last Call at the Nightingale, is a Publishers Weekly Summer Reads Pick for 2022 and a BookPage Most Anticipated Mystery & Suspense Book of 2022.
Schellman is the author of the Lily Adler Mysteries and the forthcoming Nightingale Mysteries. Her work is set in historical times, and her attention to detail and ability to create suspenseful and engaging stories have earned her a loyal following. In addition to her writing, Schellman is an active social media user and can be found on Instagram as @katharinewrites. Despite her success, she remains humble and approachable, often sharing her experiences and insights with her followers.