N. J. Lindquist is an award-winning author and speaker. She grew up reading Trixie Beldon and Nancy Drew, switched to the works of Agatha Christie, Erle Stanley Gardiner, Georgette Heyer, Dorothy Sayers, and P. D. James, and eventually decided to try her hand at writing a contemporary mystery in the classic style.

In addition to Shaded Light and Glitter of Diamonds, she also has written eight books for teens, a play, and a number of stories and articles for both adults and teens. N. J. recently co-edited Hot Apple Cider, an inspirational anthology which has reached Canadian bestseller status.

A popular speaker, N. J. is also an experienced writing teacher with expertise in a number of areas. Formerly from the Canadian prairies, N. J., her husband Les, and their four sons have lived in Markham, Ontario since 1986.

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