Sue Grafton

One of my favorite authors is Sue Grafton, who created the "alphabet series"--"A" Is For Alibi, "B" Is For Burglar, "C" Is For Corpse--you get the idea.

I like this author for several reasons. I grew up in a family of bookworms, and we mostly like mystery novels. I remembering being hooked on the Nancy Drew series as a girl. Kinsey Millhone, the central character of Grafton's book, reminds me of a less-than-perfect Nancy Drew. Kinsey has weathered tragedy, mistakes, self-doubt, and has had a run of odd luck which rivals that of Lucy Ricardo...much like my own life has been, minus the threat of murderous bad guys after me, thank goodness.

As a struggling mystery writer wanna-be, I enjoy reading, dissecting, and learning from the writing styles of skilled authors, including Sue Grafton. Kinsey Millhone novels are filled with twists and turns, each book a page-turner. If I ever get my book published, someday you can say "I knew her when..."