ABOUT LAURA

Laura Oles is the award-winning author of the Jamie Rush mystery series. Her work has appeared in crime fiction anthologies, consumer magazines and business publications. Her debut mystery, Daughters of Bad Men, was an Agatha nominee, a Claymore Award finalist, and a Writers’ League of Texas Award finalist. Depths of Deceit, her second novel, was named Best Mystery by Indies Today. Her novella, Last Call, was named a Silver Falchion Finalist.

She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Writers’ League of Texas and Austin Mystery Writers. Laura has served as a panelist and speaker at libraries, and at regional and national conferences. 

Before turning to crime fiction, Laura spent two decades in the digital photography industry. As a founding team member of Pixel Magic Imaging, she also covered consumer behavior, tech and trends for business magazines and industry organizations.

She loves road trips, bookstores and any outdoor activity that doesn’t involve running. She lives in the Texas Hill Country with her family.