S.J Bennett is a crime, mystery, and comedy author who was born in Yorkshire, England in 1966. As an army child, she had the opportunity to travel around the world during her childhood, which exposed her to various cultures and experiences. This upbringing has likely contributed to her ability to create intriguing and diverse characters and settings in her work.
Bennett's writing career took off when she was 42, after a long period of procrastination. She has since become a successful and acclaimed author, with her books winning prestigious awards and being translated into over 20 languages. Her work has also been optioned for TV, further showcasing her storytelling talents. Prior to her success as a crime and mystery author, Bennett wrote a series of young adult novels, demonstrating her versatility as a writer.
The Her Majesty the Queen Investigates series is one of Bennett's most popular and well-known works. This series features Queen Elizabeth II as a secret solver of mysteries, adding a unique and humorous twist to the traditional crime and mystery genre. The books in this series include "The Windsor Knot," "A Three Dog Problem" (also published in North America as "All The Queen's Men"), "Murder Most Royal," and "A Death in Diamonds," which is set to be published in the UK in 2024.
In addition to her work as an author, Bennett is also an award-winning writer for children and a teacher. She is active on social media, with a presence on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, where she shares updates on her writing, inspirations, and insights into the creative process. She currently resides in London, where she can often be found immersing herself in the city's museums, theatres, galleries, and libraries.