Victoria Thompson is a successful American author, well-known for her historical mystery and romance novels. She is most famous for her Gaslight Mysteries series, which features midwife Sarah Brandt and detective Frank Malloy. Thompson's interest in the 19th century, which was sparked during her time writing historical romances, is evident in her mystery novels. In addition to her writing, Thompson is also a public speaker who shares her expertise on writing popular fiction through seminars across the United States and Canada. She is also a mentor and lecturer in the Master's degree program at Seton Hill University, where she earned her MFA degree.
Thompson was born on September 8, 1946, in Los Angeles, California. She is 1.78 meters tall and her star sign is Virgo. Victoria is a proud mother to three children. In her previous life, Thompson was a bestselling author of twenty historical romances, which gave her a deep appreciation for the 19th century. This appreciation is evident in her Gaslight Mysteries series, which is set in turn-of-the-century New York City. She was nominated for an Edgar Award from Mystery Writers of America in 2001 and in 2012 she received a Career Achievement Award in Mystery Writing from RT Magazine. Six of her Gaslight Mysteries were nominated for an Agatha Award.
Thompson's Gaslight Mystery Series and Counterfeit Lady Series have been nominated for several awards, including the Edgar and Agatha Awards. She has also contributed to the award-winning writing textbook Many Genres/One Craft and authored a short story for the anthology, Sherlock Holmes in America. Thompson is a popular speaker and teaches in the Seton Hill University master's program in writing popular fiction. She currently resides in the Chicago area with her husband and a very spoiled little dog. Victoria Thompson's writing is praised for her command of period detail and her insight into historical issues, making her a highly regarded historical mystery writer.