Author Bio

Marta Stephens is a native of Buenos Aires Argentina but a resident of the United States since the age of four. She began her career as a fiction writer in 2003. The desire to journal her thoughts evolved into a life-changing passion that has led to the birth of her Sam Harper Crime Mysteries and her debut novel, SILENCED CRY. She also has several short stories and flash fictions to her credit.

Stephens lives in the Midwest with her husband, daughter, son, and their very spoiled Boston Bull Dogs. She has a degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University, is a member of Sisters in Crime International, Sisters in Crime Speed City Indiana Chapter, and the Midwest Writer's Workshop.

She is published by BeWrite Books (UK). In June 2008, her debut crime novel, SILENCED CRY, received honorable mention at the 2008 New York Book Festival and was ranked 4th in the mystery category of the 2007 Preditors and Editors Readers’ Poll.

Stephens holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Public Relations from Ball State University (IN) where she is also employed.

Book two in the Harper series, THE DEVIL CAN WAIT, is due out in the fall 2008. Look for it in both trade paperback and e-book formats. She is working on the third Harper book and also administers the popular authors’ blog, MURDER BY 4.

Aside from her writing, Stephens has earned several awards in local competitions for her oil paintings, enjoys gardening, antique collecting, graphic design, and shared moments with friends and family.

Stephens co-designed the book cover for SILENCED CRY with friend Scott Parkison (IN), created the book trailer, and designed this website. For Stephens, learning is a life-long adventure.