Catherine Bruns

Catherine Bruns is a successful American author, best known for her mystery novels. She has written several series, including the Carrie Jorgenson Culinary Mystery series, the Cindy York Real Estate Mystery series, and The Cookies and Chance Mystery series. Her books are popular and have gained a wide following, with some of them becoming USA Today bestsellers.

Bruns has always had a passion for writing, and she has wanted to be an author for as long as she can remember. She holds a dual B.A. in English and Performing Arts, and her background in writing is evident in her well-crafted and engaging mystery stories. Before becoming a full-time author, Bruns worked as a newspaper reporter and press release writer, which helped her hone her writing skills and develop her voice.

In addition to the Cookies and Chance series and the Cindy York books, Bruns also writes the Italian Chef, Maple Syrup, and Cindy York mysteries. Her book, "For Sale by Killer," won the Daphne du Maurier award for Mainstream Mystery/Suspense in 2019, further cementing her reputation as a skilled and talented writer. Bruns currently lives in Upstate New York with her husband, three sons, and several pets. She is no doubt busy working on her next mystery novel, which her many fans are eagerly awaiting.