P.D. Workman is a successful and acclaimed author, known for dealing with heavy and realistic themes in their work. They are a USA Today Bestselling author and have won several awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody and the InD’tale Magazine’s Crowned Heart award. Workman has published over 100 mystery/suspense/thriller and young adult books, including stand alones and several series. Some of these series include Auntie Clem's Bakery cozy mysteries, Reg Rawlins Psychic Investigator paranormal mysteries, Zachary Goldman Mysteries (PI), Kenzie Kirsch Medical Thrillers, Parks Pat Mysteries (police procedural), and YA series: Medical Kidnap Files, Tamara's Teardrops, Between the Cracks, and Breaking the Pattern.
Workman has a unique writing style that sets them apart from other authors in the genre. They have a talent for writing about the underdog, creating complex and deep characters that readers will love or love to hate. Workman's books are praised for their realistic details, deep characterization, and sensitive handling of serious social issues. These issues range from light cozy mysteries to darker, grittier young adult and mystery/suspense books. Workman's ability to handle these sensitive topics with empathy and clarity has earned them a devoted following of readers.
In addition to their writing, Workman is also a prolific reader and has a passion for teaching and learning. They express their creativity through art and cooking, and enjoy exploring the Calgary parks and green spaces where the Parks Pat Mysteries are set. Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada, and is married with one adult son. Some of Workman’s titles have been translated into Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, and Italian. They can be found online or on social networks as pdworkmanauthor.