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Elizabeth C. Bunce (born 1974) is an American author and novelist who writes mysteries, fantasy, and ghost stories featuring strong female characters.^[1] Her works are often inspired by folklore, and targeted toward young adult and pre-teen readers while also appealing to adults.^[2] Her writing style has been referred to as literary fiction, and her works have been called “mysteries in fantasy dress,”^[3] “spun with mystery and shot through with romance.”^[4] Her works are infused with her research into history, science, culture, and etymology, often set in or inspired by historical places and times.^[3]

Career

Bunce’s first novel A Curse Dark as Gold brought the author national attention, receiving the American Library Association’s inaugural William C.

Morris Award,^[5] named a Smithsonian Notable Book,^[6] and recognized by the Amelia Bloomer Project.^[7] Bunce was nominated for the Edgar Award^[8] and Agatha Award^[9] for the first book in her Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery series, Premeditated Myrtle, which was named one of Amazon’s 20 Best Children’s Books of 2020, and a best book of 2020 on several other lists.^[10][11][12] Two of her novels have appeared on Oprah Winfrey's Kids’ Reading List.^[13][14] Three of Bunce’s novels have been named to the ALA's Best Fiction for Young Adults list^[15][16][17] and three of her novels won Kansas Notable Book Awards.^[18][19][20]A Curse Dark as Gold was selected as one of 150 Best Books in 150 Years, a list of books about Kansas or by Kansas writers for the state’s sesquicentennial celebration in 2011.^[21] Her novels have received several starred reviews from major industry journals and review outlets.^[22]

She is known for two series, both ongoing.

I write historical fantasy, mysteries, and ghost stories for young readers, and discerning not-so-young readers. You can watch my acceptance speech and find out more about the award here. Kirkus Reviews.