Julie Smith
Julie Smith is a prolific mystery writer with 20 novels to her name, alongside a YA paranormal adventure.
Her mystery catalog spans four series: nine books featuring New Orleans cop Skip Langdon, five following San Francisco lawyer Rebecca Schwartz, two centered on struggling writer Paul McDonald, and four pairing private investigator Talba Wallis with veteran P.I. Eddie Valentino.
A former reporter for both the New Orleans Times-Picayune and San Francisco Chronicle, she won the 1991 Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel for New Orleans Mourning.
She is a New Orleans resident and recently licensed private investigator.
