Laura Childs

Laura Childs is a New York Times bestselling author, known for her captivating cozy mystery novels. Writing under the pseudonym Laura Childs, Gerry Schmitt has written several successful novel series, including the Cackleberry Club Mysteries, the Scrapbook Mysteries, and the Tea Shop Mysteries. These series have gained popularity for their thrilling pace and intriguing plotlines, set in various unique locations.

Before becoming a successful author, Laura Childs was the CEO and Creative Director of her own marketing firm. She also wrote several screenplays, showcasing her versatility as a writer. Laura Childs is married to a professor of Chinese art history and enjoys the company of her two Chinese Shar-Pei dogs. In her leisure time, she loves to travel, ride horses, and raise funds for various non-profit organizations.

The Tea Shop Mysteries is one of Laura Childs' most famous series, set in the historic district of Charleston. The series features Theodosia Browning, the owner of the Indigo Tea Shop, who is also an intelligent and focused amateur sleuth. With a service dog named Earl Grey, Theodosia is a savvy entrepreneur who doesn't rely on coincidences or inept police work to solve crimes. This charming series is highly atmospheric and rich in the history and mystery that is Charleston.

Laura Childs' other notable series include the Scrapbook Mysteries and the Cackleberry Club Mysteries. The Scrapbook Mysteries is a slightly edgier series set in New Orleans, featuring Carmela, the owner of Memory Mine scrapbooking shop in the French Quarter. Carmela often finds herself in trouble with her friend, Ava, who owns the Juju Voodoo shop. The Cackleberry Club Mysteries is set in Kindred, a fictional town in the Midwest, where three semi-desperate, forty-plus women have launched the Cackleberry Club, a cozy café that offers a book nook and yarn shop. These series showcase Laura Childs' ability to create engaging characters and thrilling plotlines in various unique settings.