Kelly Mason is a British author specializing in cozy mysteries and paranormal fiction. She has written multiple series, including the Branden Bay Paranormal Cafe books, the Lady Ellen Investigates series set in the 1920s, and the Cotswold Coven mysteries. Her works often draw inspiration from the Somerset region near her home, blending fictional villages with real nearby cities like Bristol and Bath Spa. Mason's fascination with the post-war atmosphere of the 1920s influences her historical mysteries, capturing the era's fashion, automobiles, and lively spirit.
Growing up with a love for Scooby-Doo and Enid Blyton's Famous Five series, Mason developed an early passion for detective stories. As an adult, she found inspiration in M.C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin novels while establishing her own writing career. Her coastal hometown on England's southwest coast, along with its ghostly lore and her trio of rescued cats, frequently inform her storytelling. While Mason previously wrote romance under another pen name, she has fully embraced her passion for cozy mysteries in recent years, crafting atmospheric whodunits with period charm.