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About Vanessa Riley
With 27 books written and 25 published, Vanessa Riley is a storyteller celebrated for her captivating novels, including Murder in Drury Lane (2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Author of the Year) and Sister Mother Warrior (2023 Georgia Literary Fiction Author of the Year).
Her work highlights the hidden narratives of Black women and women of color across historical fiction, romance, and mystery genres, earning praise from the New York Times, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly.
Vanessa blends rigorous research with an irresistible voice, offering unique insights into the Caribbean, Georgian, and Regency eras—all while connecting these stories to today’s world.
When not writing, Vanessa crafts recipes from her Trinidadian grandmother, bakes decadent desserts, or sips tea on her southern porch while dreaming of her next tale.
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