Stephanie Gayle
Appearing in a variety of literary journals and magazines, the American author Stephanie Gayle has been a mainstay of the industry for quite some time now, with a whole host of work behind her, as she puts out novels at a regular pace now, writing crime and mystery thrillers, many with gay and lesbian themes underpinning them, something which sets her apart from the rest, thus allowing her to inhabit a niche all of her very own. A master of crafting new and imaginative crimes, she is able to draw the reader in, creating a dark and foreboding world that is at once both enticing, as well as dangerous with a dark and seedy glamour to it. Coming a long way in a relatively short amount of time too, she only began her first series in 2015, making a name for herself extremely quickly building her profile at a rapid pace, allowing her to step into the literary limelight almost immediately. This, therefore, means that she is one of the most prolific writers currently working within her field to date, a fact which is backed up by her consistently great reviews, along with constantly reaching the top of the bestseller lists on numerous occasion. Knowing as well as understanding the craft down to the last minute detail she is definitely within her element, something which she continues to expand upon as an author, developing her style all the time. Writing short fictional stories and getting them published, as well as long-form fiction, she is a highly versatile writer too, as she always manages to defy audience expectations with her writing, knowing exactly what it is that she wants to say and precisely how she wants to say it. This then sees her as one of the foremost figures writing from a gay and lesbian perspective, a stance which is sorely lacking within her field and one that she fills more than adequately. With a gift for writing character she knows exactly what it is that audiences are looking for in a leading protagonist, as she keeps them engaged with personalities that strongly resonate with the reader. Winning prizes she is not without a sense-of-humor too, as she knows just when to lighten a story and temper the mood somewhat, allowing her narratives to become a lot more accessible, fun and engaging, which is something that she will continue for many years to come yet.
Publication Order
Standalone Books
My Summer of Southern Discomfort
2007