Gloria Ferris Mystery Writer
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Writer |
| Location | Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
| Introduction | Small towns… So peaceful, So deadly. I began my writing career by authoring and editing operating procedures for a nuclear power development. It was an exciting job, but opportunities for plot and character development were limited. So I turned to crime fiction and found it to be a lot more fun. My first novel, CHEAT THE HANGMAN, a paranormal mystery, was a finalist in the 2009 CWC Unhanged Arthur contest and won the 2012 Bony Blithe Award. My second mystery, CORPSE FLOWER, went the distance and won the Unhanged Arthur in 2010. CORPSE FLOWER was published by Dundurn Press, and the second in the series, SHROUD OF ROSES, will be released in 2015. As well, I am co-authoring a new suspense series with my sister-in-law, Donna Warner. TARGETED will be published by Black Open Books in 2015. I recently moved back to my native Guelph after spending 20 plus years in several small towns by Lake Huron which inspired my mysteries. The stories are written in a humorous style, but the crimes are deadly serious. I am a member of the Crime Writers of Canada. |
| Interests | As an editor, I enjoy reading and critiquing mysteries by local writers. |
| Favorite Books | Mysteries. |