Tonya Mitchell is an author specializing in gothic fiction, drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary writers such as Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, and Shirley Jackson. Her debut novel, "A Feigned Madness," explores dark, historical narratives rooted in the Victorian era, reflecting her fascination with gothic storytelling. The novel centers on a woman who feigns insanity to expose institutional abuses, blending psychological depth with historical intrigue.
Mitchell holds a BA in journalism from Indiana University, and her short fiction has appeared in publications like "The Copperfield Review" and "The Front Porch Review", as well as anthologies such as "Glimmer and Other Stories and Poems", for which she won the Cinnamon Press award in fiction. A devoted Anglophile, she is deeply engaged with Victorian history and culture, a theme that permeates her work. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her family.