Jessie Chandler
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Jessie Chandler | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Education | St. Cloud State University |
| Known for | Fiction |
Jessie Chandler (born August 16, 1968) is a Minnesota author of mystery and caper fiction, most of which is about lesbian protagonists. Her work includes Bingo Barge Murders: A Shay O'Hanlon Caper (2011) and the forthcoming Hide 'N' Snake (2012). Chandler has presented talks about the craft of writing, serves as a mentor to many up-and-coming writers, and is a contributing member of The Golden Crown Literary Society.
Early life
Chandler was born in Minnesota, and was raised primarily by a single mother, her father having died when she was young. She spent part of her early life with her grandparents in Siren, Wisconsin, then lived with her school teacher mother until taking off to attend St. Cloud State University in Brainerd, Minnesota, where she received a degree in journalism. She met her long-time partner, Betty Chandler, almost two decades ago and married her in Iowa in 2010.
Chandler is currently the manager of True Colors Bookstore in Minneapolis, formerly Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, the oldest lesbian bookstore in North America. In recent years, Chandler has become a mentor and coach to many young and aspiring writers, especially through her work at The Golden Crown Literary Society. She is also a member of Sisters in Crime.
Writing career
Novels
- Bingo Barge Murders: A Shay O'Hanlon Caper (2011)
- Hide 'N' Snake: A Shay O'Hanlon Caper (2012)
Story Contributions to Anthologies
- "Silent Night, Deadly Night" in Why Did Santa Leave A Body? Yuletide Tales of Murder and Mayhem (2010)
- "Sweet Spring Revenge" in Once Upon A Crime (forthcoming, 2011)
References
1. Jessie Chandler Biographical Information. JessieChandler.com. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.
2. Golden Crown Literary Society Golden Crown Literary Society. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.
3. Author bios at Midnight Ink. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.
4. True Colors Bookstore. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.
5. Llewellyn Publications. Llewellyn Publications. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.
6. Kirkus Book Reviews. Bingo Barge Murder Review. Retrieved on 2011-04-11.