Stephanie Blackmoore is a successful American author, known for her cozy mystery novels. She has created a distinct niche for herself in the genre with her Wedding Planner Mysteries series. Born in Pittsburgh, Blackmoore later moved to Missouri, where she currently resides with her family and cats.
Before finding success as an author, Blackmoore pursued different career paths. She obtained degrees in information science and the law, and worked as a librarian in Florida, and then as an attorney in Pittsburgh. It was during her time as an attorney that she discovered her passion for writing and decided to try her hand at crafting cozy mysteries.
Blackmoore's debut novel, "Engaged in Death," introduced readers to Mallory Shepard, a wedding planner living in the small town of Port Quincy, Pennsylvania. The novel was the first in the Wedding Planner Mysteries series, which she began publishing in 2016. When she is not writing, Blackmoore enjoys spending time with her husband, who is a film instructor at a university. Together, they enjoy watching and discussing films, a shared passion that adds to the richness of their relationship.