Mary Kennedy is a native of northern Michigan who grew up on the Great Lakes and now resides in Dallas, Texas. She is a proud mother of two daughters and the loving grandmother of two grandsons. Kennedy has established a successful career as a national best-selling novelist and a licensed psychologist on the east coast. Her writing expertise spans across various genres, with a focus on young adult novels and cozy mystery series.
The Talk Radio Mysteries, published by Penguin, is one of Kennedy's most popular series. The first title, Death is Bad Karma, was released in January 2010, and the second book, Reel Murder, is currently available. Kennedy is an experienced speaker, having presented at over 100 schools, libraries, and writers' conferences throughout the country. She has been recognized for her literary achievements with a grant and award for "artistic excellence in fiction" from the Delaware Division of the Arts. Readers can engage with Kennedy and her fellow cozy mystery writers through the Killer Characters website, where they blog as their characters.
In addition to the Talk Radio Mysteries, Kennedy is also the author of the Dream Club Mysteries. She has written nearly 50 novels and has sold over four million books worldwide. Kennedy is not only a successful author but also a dedicated professional, working as a licensed psychologist. She lives with her husband and six neurotic cats in the northeast, attempting to psychoanalyze both her husband and her feline companions, albeit unsuccessfully. Kennedy maintains a positive outlook, remaining optimistic about understanding her husband and cats better. Readers can stay updated on her latest work by visiting her website at marykennedy.net and following her blog at cozychicksblog.com.