Pamela Christie is an author and educator whose writing career began in the 1970s while living in Northern New Mexico. Her debut novel, "Death and the Courtesan," marked her entry into published fiction. She later gained recognition for her historical fiction trilogy, the Lizard Tales, which includes "The King's Lizard," winner of the New Mexico Press Women's Zia Book Award in 2007.
Educated at Catlin Gabel School, Bryn Mawr College, Pitzer College, and the University of California at Berkeley, Christie draws inspiration from New Mexico's rich landscapes and history. Her works often reflect the region's cultural depth, blending meticulous research with vivid storytelling. Though she now resides in Seattle, where she teaches English, her connection to the Southwest continues to influence her writing.