Barbara Neely
Barbara Ann Neely (often self-stylized as BarbaraNeely; November 30, 1941 – March 2, 2020) was an African-American novelist, short story writer and activist who wrote murder mysteries. Her first novel, Blanche on the Lam (1992), introduced the protagonist Blanche White, a middle-aged mother, domestic worker and amateur detective. The Mystery Writers of America named her their 2020 Grand Master winner.
Barbara Neely | |
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| Born | Barbara Ann Neely November 30, 1941 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | March 2, 2020 (aged 78) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh University of Massachusetts |
| Genre | Mystery |
| Notable awards | Agatha Award, Anthony Award, Macavity Award |
| Spouse | Jeremiah Cotton |
| Children | 2 |
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