Media Kit for Ava Ness | Cozy Mystery Author
This media kit contains everything you need for interviews, feature articles, events, and book coverage for Ava Ness, cozy mystery author of the glamorous and witty Lady Marigold’s 1920s Murder Mysteries and Lady Clues series.
About Ava Ness
Ava Ness writes stylish, character-driven cozy mysteries set in the 1920s. Her books are known for their clever plots, charming heroines, vintage fashion, adorable dogs, and a dash of danger. Inspired by Miss Fisher, Agatha Christie, and the glamour of the Jazz Age, Ava blends wit and suspense in equal measure.
She is the author of the bestselling Lady Marigold’s 1920s Murder Mysteries series and the tongue-in-cheek Lady Clues newspaper column stories. Her books have received over 2,000 five-star ratings and are available in ebook, paperback, large print, and audiobook (narrated by Karen Cass).
When she’s not writing, Ava enjoys collecting art deco brooches, drinking too much tea, and lurking in antique bookshops.
📍 Based in Canberra, Australia | ✉️ Contact: ava [at] avanessauthor [dot] com
Author Bio (Short Version)
Ava Ness is the author of Lady Marigold’s 1920s Murder Mysteries, a bestselling cozy mystery series featuring fashionable sleuths, vintage intrigue, and a very clever dog. Her books are full of charm, wit, and twisty plots set against glamorous backdrops of the Roaring Twenties.
Popular Books
A Roaring Murder (Lady Marigold’s 1920s Murder Mysteries Book 1)
A murder on a luxury train. A fashionable ex-spy with a terrier sidekick. And one too many suspects in first class.
A High Society Murder (Lady Marigold 1920s Murder Mysteries Book 2)
A skeleton in the wardrobe. A family full of secrets. And a killer who’s been hiding for a decade…
Lady Clues and the Mystery of the Missing Letters
A serialized mystery told through 1920s newspaper columns as a socialite-turned-sleuth uncovers an art theft ring—and social scandal.
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Interview Topics & Sample Questions
Ava is available for podcasts, written interviews, and book club visits (virtual or in-person).
Suggested Topics:
- The appeal of 1920s mysteries in a modern world
- Fashion, feminism, and fun in historical fiction
- From serial columns to novels: writing Lady Clues
- Turning your love of cozy mysteries into a career
- Writing lovable sleuths and plotting twisty whodunnits
Sample Questions:
- What inspired you to set your mysteries in the 1920s?
- Who are your favorite literary detectives?
- How do you balance humor, fashion, and murder?
- Is your dog Pepper based on your real-life pup?
- What can readers expect next in the Lady Marigold series?
Praise for Ava Ness
“Like Murder on the Orient Express—but funnier.” ★★★★★
“Everything I look for in a classic cozy mystery.” ★★★★★
“A clever, charming page-turner full of wit, red herrings, and one very determined dog.” ★★★★★
Over 2,000 five-star ratings across Amazon and Goodreads.
Contact & Media Inquiries
For interviews, media requests, or speaking engagements, please use the contact form or email: ava [at] avanessauthor [dot] com
Press releases and upcoming event information available upon request.
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