Steph Broadribb is a highly regarded author of crime fiction, known for her gripping novels and authentic characters. Born in Birmingham and raised in Buckinghamshire, Broadribb developed a love for crime fiction at a young age, inspired by the works of Sherlock Holmes.
Broadribb has had a varied career, spending much of her working life in the UK and the US. She holds an MA in Creative Writing (Crime Fiction) and has even trained as a bounty hunter in California. This real-world experience has lent an undeniable air of authenticity to her writing, particularly in her Lori Anderson bounty-hunter series.
In addition to her Lori Anderson series, Broadribb is also the author of the Starke/Bell psychological police-procedural books, which she writes under the name Stephanie Marland. Her latest novel, "Death in the Sunshine," marks the beginning of a new series featuring four recent retirees living in a luxury 55+ resort community in Florida. This new series promises to showcase Broadribb's versatility and storytelling prowess.
Broadribb's work has been shortlisted for several awards, including the eDunnit eBook of the Year Award, the ITW Best First Novel Award, and the Guardian Not The Booker Prize. She is also a respected coach for new crime writers, offering her expertise and guidance through her website, www.crimefictioncoach.com. Readers can learn more about Broadribb and her work at www.stephbroadribb.com and connect with her on Facebook and Twitter via her alter ego, Crime Thriller Girl.