Shelly Frome

Shelly Frome is an accomplished American author, known for his works in mystery novels, plays, and non-fiction books. He has had a rich and varied career in the world of drama and literature. Frome is a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, where he has imparted his knowledge and experience to students.

In addition to his work in academia, Frome is also a former professional actor. He has used his experiences from the stage to inform his writing, creating complex and engaging characters in his novels and plays. Frome's expertise in dramatic arts is further reflected in his numerous articles on creative writing and acting for various publications and websites.

Frome is a prolific writer, having written more than twenty plays as well as several novels and articles. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America and has written a series of crime novels, including Sun Dance for Andy Horn, Lilac Moon, Twilight of the Drifter, Tinseltown Riff, Murder Run and The Secluded Village Murders. His non-fiction works include The Actors Studio and texts on the art and craft of screenwriting and writing for the stage. His latest book, Miranda and the D-Day Caper, is a crime novel featuring an amateur sleuth. Frome currently resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Tinseltown Riff 2000
2 Lilac Moon 2002
3 The Twinning Murders 2010
4 Twilight of the Drifter 2011
5 Murder Run 2015
6 Moon Games 2018
7 The Secluded Village Murders 2018
8 Miranda and the D-Day Caper 2020
9 Shadow of the Gypsy 2022
10 Fast Times, Big City 2024
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Playwriting 1990
2 Sun Dance for Andy Horn 1991
3 The Actors Studio 2001
4 The Art and Craft of Screenwriting 2008