A retired cop, a cold case, and murder at a murder-mystery convention - what more could a mystery fan ask for? Bill Crider
L. C. Hayden has penned six mystery novels, including the highly acclaimed When Death Intervenes. Hayden's previous release, Why Casey Had to Die, is an Agatha Award Finalist for Best Novel and a Pennsylvania Top 40 Pick. It followed What Others Know, a Left Coast Crime finalist for the prestigious best mystery award. Hayden's other mysteries are Where Secrets Lie, When Colette Died, and Who's Susan? The books have made the Barnes & Noble Top Ten Bestseller List and have been featured on Oprah's Online Reading Café.
Besides mysteries, Hayden is also the author of the WordWright Best Seller inspirational, nonfiction book When Angels Touch You, a spiritually uplifting book that deals with miracles and angels and the young adult inspirational novelette Bell Shaped Flowers. The Drums of Gerald Hurd is a horror novel that promises all the punch of a first-class horror story and the sensitivity of a romance.
Besides being an accomplished author, Hayden is a popular speaker who is often in demand. She has conducted workshops, school presentations, has spoken to clubs and organizations, and was recently hired by several cruise lines to speak about writing while cruising all over the world. From October 2006 to October 2007, Hayden hosted Mystery Writers of America's only talk show, Murder Must Air.
Hayden's future releases will include the next Harry Bronson novel, When the Past Haunts You as well as the children's picture book, What Am I? What Am I? Also, a new mystery series featuring reporter Aimee Brent will soon be released. The first in this series is ILL Conceived.
Hayden, who taught high school English for twenty-six years, retired in May 2001 and calls El Paso, Texas, her home.
Hayden holds a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. She is member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, El Paso Writers League, Mesilla Valley Writers. She also enjoys being a member of Mystery Babes and DorothyL, Internet mystery discussion groups.
Besides writing, Hayden enjoys drawing, reading, traveling, and scuba diving. Besides fiction, Hayden's non-fiction and poetry has appeared in various magazines, periodicals, and newspapers. To date, she has sold over 400 pieces.
