Simone St. James is a highly acclaimed author, best known for her gothic fiction novels. She has won numerous awards for her work, including two RITA awards from the Romance Writers of America and the Arthur Ellis Award from Crime Writers of Canada. Her debut novel, The Haunting of Maddy Clare, is one of her most successful works, earning her critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase.
Born in Canada, St. James spent twenty years working in the television industry before deciding to pursue her passion for writing full-time. She has always been drawn to gothic novels, particularly those from the 1970s, and this influence is evident in her writing. Her stories are often set in the past and feature haunting and supernatural elements, which she combines with elements of romance and mystery to create her unique style.
In addition to her love of gothic novels, St. James is also a fan of sushi, coffee, and rainy days. She currently resides in Toronto, Canada, with her husband and a rescue cat that she spoils. When she's not writing, St. James enjoys watching Sherlock, another source of inspiration for her work. Her bibliography includes successful novels such as The Book of Cold Cases, The Sun Down Motel, The Broken Girls, and The Haunting of Maddy Clare.