Lois Winston

Lois Winston is a successful author with a diverse range of interests and experiences that she incorporates into her writing. She is best known for her cozy mystery series, the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, which has been praised by Kirkus Reviews as "North Jersey’s more mature answer to Stephanie Plum". Winston has also written novels in a variety of other genres, including women’s fiction, chick-lit, romance, and romantic suspense. In addition to writing under her own name, she has also authored nonfiction works under the pen name Emma Carlyle.

In addition to her career as an author, Winston is also an accomplished needlework and craft designer, as well as a literary agent. These experiences in the craft industry have provided her with a wealth of source material for her novels, particularly the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series. Winston has spent many years working in the consumer crafts industry, including editing and designing for craft book and magazine publishers, as well as kit manufacturers. She has also been an active participant in the craft community, carrying around a nasty glue gun and even sustaining injuries from it, all of which have added to the authenticity of her writing.

Winston's work as a literary agent and her experiences in the crafts industry have given her a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the publishing world, which she has been able to use to her advantage in her own writing career. She is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling and award-winning author, and her work has been praised by critics and readers alike. In addition to her writing and design work, Winston also maintains a strong online presence, with a website, newsletter, and several social media accounts. She is dedicated to connecting with her readers and sharing her experiences and insights with them.