Katie Gayle

Katie Gayle is the pen name of the South African writing duo Kate Sidley and Gail Schimmel. Together, they write the popular Epiphany Bloom cozy mystery series, featuring a quirky English amateur sleuth navigating life in the English countryside. Their debut novel, "An English Garden Murder," launched the beloved series to international acclaim. Both authors bring extensive writing experience to their collaboration — Kate as a journalist and screenwriter, and Gail as a novelist and media columnist. Their combined wit, sharp humor, and storytelling flair make Katie Gayle one of the most charming voices in contemporary cozy crime fiction.