Writing murder mysteries and speculative fiction has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. The earliest days were spent crafting alternate worlds and realities while sitting in the car listening to a mix of country, Motown and 80s hair bands.
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My serious storytelling began in my teens. I was typically hidden away in my room for hours. There in my secret lair I filled many notebooks with handwritten stories. I was about 19 when I saved up and bought my first laptop (I think I still have it shoved in a closet somewhere). It was incredibly heavy and had all the aesthetic charms of a brick. It was also a huge step up from eraser marks, crossed out lines and an aching claw-like grip from wielding my pencil.
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I write from many perspectives – heroine, hero, side characters and sometimes even villains. I like to write about heroines that are smart, sexy and basically kind. All the things I want to be if I ever decide to grow up.
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I love a good twisty mystery, and I also dabble in romantasy. While I weave romance into many of my books, I love to explore other relationships as well. Friendships and the many bonds within families are deeply important and I draw on my personal history for a lot of it.
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I firmly believe that books are vital. That our imaginations need to be protected and cultivated. And that boredom, especially in the hands of resourceful children, breeds creativity and strength.
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One of the most useful lessons I’ve learned along the way is that if you’re in a situation where you can’t really conquer or surrender…stories give you the option to escape. Even if only for a few hours.
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Camille​​​​​​​