Libby Fischer Hellmann Mystery and Suspense author

Libby Fischer Hellmann

Biography According to the Chicago Tribune, “There’s a new no-nonsense detective in town…. Tough and smart enough to give even the legendary V.I. Warshawski a run for her money.” The Tribune was referring to Georgia Davis, Libby Hellmann’s protagonist in EASY INNOCENCE, her fifth crime fiction novel.

EASY INNOCENCE (Bleak House Books April. 2008) has gone into an unprecedented (for Bleak House) third printing. A spin-off of Hellmann’s Ellie Foreman series, EASY INNOCENCE has garnered praise from Kirkus, Library Journal, January Magazine, and many other review sources.

 An Eye For Murder, the first Ellie Foreman novel, made its debut in 2002. Publishers Weekly called Eye a “masterful blend of politics, history, and suspense.” The book was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best First and won the Readers’ Choice award for Best First at the Love is Murder conference. The second Ellie Foreman novel, A Picture Of Guilt won the Reader’s Choice award for Best Traditional Series at the 2004 Love is Murder conference, and was a finalist in the Benjamin Franklin Awards. An Image Of Death, the third book in the series was released in February, 2004. Publishers Weekly called it  “a powerful tale,” and the Chicago Sun-Times “recommends it highly, even if you don’t live in Illinois.”  Her fourth novel, A Shot To Die For, was released in September, 2005.  The Chicago Sun Times raved, saying  “Hellmann reaches next level with latest mystery novel.” It won the Readers Choice Award for Best Traditional Novel at the Love is Murder conference. Libby also writes short stories. “House Rules” (Murder in Vegas, Forge) was nominated for an Agatha and Anthony Award in 2006. She has also edited a highly praised crime fiction anthology, “Chicago Blues,” which was released by Bleak House Books in October, 2007. In 2005-2006 she was the National President of Sisters in Crime, a 3400 plus member organization committed to strengthening the voice of female mystery writers. The organization, founded by Sara Paretsky, just celebrated its 20th anniversary. She also blogs with “The Outfit Collective” at www.theoutfitcollective.com. When not writing, Libby conducts speaker training programs in platform speaking, presentation skills, media training, and crisis communications. She also writes and produces videos. A transplant from Washington, D.C., Libby has lived in the Chicago area thirty years. She has a Masters Degree in Film Production from New York University, and a BA in history from the U. of Pennsylvania. Libby lives on the North Shore of Chicago with her family. She is represented by the Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency.

 

Upcoming Works

Nickname

  • Libby

Relationship

  • Been there, done that

Family

  • Two wonderful young adults

University Affiliation

  • University of Pennsylvania; New York University

Agents

  • Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency

Contact Agents

  • Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency
    30 Bond St
    New York, NY 10022
    212-684-6936
    www.rittlit.com

Publishers

  • Bleak House Books
    Poisoned Pen Press

Contact Publishers

  • email is fine for both Bleak House and Poisoned Pen Press. Check their websites for the email addys.

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