Writer in Residence: One-On-One Consultation with Karen Odden

Meet one-on-one with Writer-in-Residence Karen Odden for writing advice or manuscript review.

USA Today bestselling author Karen Odden earned her PhD in English at New York University, writing her dissertation on Victorian literature. After teaching at UW-Milwaukee and editing for an academic journal, she turned to writing mysteries, all of which are set in 1870s London. Her fourth, Down a Dark River, an Oprah Daily pick, introduces readers to Inspector Michael Corravan at Scotland Yard; the sequel, Under a Veiled Moon, was nominated for the Agatha, Lefty, and Anthony awards for best historical mystery in 2023. She is a member of the national board of Sisters in Crime and has taught workshops across the US for writing groups, libraries, and conferences, including Desert Nights, Rising Stars at ASU. She makes her home in Arizona and Utah, where she loves to hike while plotting crimes. www.karenodden.com

Please note: Consulting sessions are limited to the allotted session time. Patrons are limited to one session per week but may stop by to check last-minute availability for any session that has not been reserved online.