Jessie Chandler (born August 16, 1968) is an American author of mystery and humorous caper fiction, most of which is about lesbian
protagonists. Her work includes Bingo Barge Murder: A Shay O'Hanlon
Caper (2011) and the forthcoming Hide 'N' Snake (2012). Chandler has
presented talks about the craft of writing, serves as a mentor to many
up-and-coming writers, and is a contributing member of The Golden Crown Literary Society.
Career
Chandler is a member of the new breed of lesbian authors writing Mystery fiction who are not constrained by topic, content, or mainstream opinion. Her caper crime fiction falls into the same sub-genre as the work of noted lesbian authors such as Elizabeth Sims and Joan Opyr.She is also a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writers of America, and International Thriller Writers.