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Growing up in rural Ohio, Kate Michaelson simultaneously developed a love of nature and a strong desire to live closer to a mall. Pursuing the latter, she attended Ohio State, where she studied English and Psychology. After earning her MFA in Creative Writing, Kate worked as a technical writer and taught English at St. Petersburg College in Florida and, later, at the University of Toledo in Ohio. Over the years, she has published academic articles, creative nonfiction, poetry, and short stories. Her debut novel, Hidden Rooms, follows a distance runner who returns to her rural Ohio hometown and must clear her brother of murdering his fiance while also seeking answers to her own medical mystery. As someone with Lyme disease and dysautonomia, Kate's writing uses humor and suspense to explore the experience of coping with chronic illness. Ultimately, she wants to portray the reality of the challenges that invisible disabilities pose while also demonstrating that ""ability"" is not a binary concept-that illness does not equal a loss of self or agency. Kate enjoys traveling, hiking, and trying (fruitlessly) to tire out her Labrador mix. She works in curriculum design and holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. She lives with her husband and pets in Toledo, Ohio, only ten minutes from a mall she now avoids whenever possible. Connect with her at www.katemichaelson.com.
"""With a fresh voice and gorgeous writing, Hidden Rooms by Kate Michaelson is a stunning debut mystery that sweeps the reader along until the surprising conclusion."" --Connie Berry, USA Today bestselling author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries ""This remarkable debut novel expertly combines a compelling mystery with a richly drawn cast of characters and a strong, beautifully portrayed sense of place. An engaging, gripping read."" --Andrew Welsh-Huggins, Shamus, Derringer, and International Thriller Writers award-nominated author ""Michaelson's witty eye, sharp portrayal of illness, and twisty case make for a standout debut!"" --Erin Flanagan, Edgar-Award winning author of Come with Me ""Hidden Rooms is a suspenseful tale full of interesting characters. This well-told story with its unexpected ending will leave the readers begging for more."" --L. C. Hayden, award-winning author of the Bronson Thriller Series and the Aimee Brent Mystery Series ""Michaelson's suspenseful and intricately plotted debut mystery marks her as an author to watch . . ."" --Booklist"
