Sandra Bretting

Sandra Bretting is a successful American author, known for her cozy mystery books, particularly the Missy DuBois series. She has built a reputation as a prolific writer in the cozy mystery genre, working primarily with the Kensington Publishing Corporation. Bretting's Missy DuBois Mystery series is set along the Great River Road in Louisiana, with antebellum mansions along the Mississippi River as the backdrop.

Born in Southern California, Bretting moved to the Midwest to attend the Missouri University's Journalism School. It was during her time at university that she first considered becoming a writer. A classmate in a creative writing class predicted that she would become a renowned novelist in Missouri. Although this prophecy did not come true immediately, Bretting eventually achieved success as a writer. Before becoming a published author, she wrote columns for various newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, and others. Bretting is now a member of several writers' groups, such as the Texas Writers' League and Sisters in Crime.

In addition to the Missy DuBois series, Bretting has written three standalone hardcover mysteries. Her books have been well-received, with the fourth installment of the Missy DuBois series ranking as an Amazon Top 100 Mystery. Bretting holds a degree from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has worked for the Los Angeles Times, Orange Coast Magazine, and the Houston Chronicle. She invites readers to connect with her through her website, sandrabretting.com.