Marla Cooper is a well-established American author, renowned for her cozy mystery novels. She has created the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries series, which has been widely praised for its unique and engaging storylines. Cooper's professional background is in writing, having worked as a freelancer for many years. She has written a variety of content, from advertising copy and travel guidebooks to poetry and haikus.
Cooper's upbringing in Texas was the foundation of her writing career. After discovering at the age of 18 that she could get paid to write, she switched her focus from advertising to writing. This decision allowed her to take advantage of the benefits of freelancing, such as working from home in her pajamas. Eventually, she found inspiration for her series while ghostwriting a guide to destination weddings, which led her to create the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries series.
Cooper now resides in Oakland, California, with her husband and their polydactyl tuxedo cat. Her unique writing style and creative storytelling have earned her a devoted following among cozy mystery fans. Her work is available for readers to enjoy, and she continues to write and publish new novels in the Kelsey McKenna Destination Wedding Mysteries series.