Linda L. Richards is a journalist and the author of 15 books, including three series of novels featuring strong female protagonists. She is the former publisher of Self-Counsel Press and the founder and publisher of January Magazine. Her short story, “Terminal City” appeared in Vancouver Noir (Akashic Books) and was awarded the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Short Story in 2019. She divides her time between Vancouver, Canada; Phoenix, Arizona and Paso Robles, California.

Her latest novel, Endings, is a thriller. It was released on April 6th, 2021 by Oceanview Publishing. In a Starred Review, Publishers Weekly said: "This harrowing tale of love, loss, and the value of life is not to be missed.”

A sequel, Exit Strategy, will be released May 2022.