Marie Still, a New England native turned DC local, before settling into Florida life, torments her characters in thriller and horror novels. Under the pen name Kristen Seeley, she crafts tales of extraordinary women in her women's fiction novels. Her award-winning debut WE'RE ALL LYING snagged a spot on Buzzfeed's most anticipated mystery/thrillers of 2023, while her award-winning BEVERLY BONNEFINCHE IS DEAD is a 2024 Silver Falchion finalist. Her forthcoming novels include MY DARLINGS (2024), BAD THINGS HAPPENED IN THIS ROOM (2025), and SUCH A PRETTY THING (2025). 

Off the page Marie can be found attempting to corral her four mostly friendly cats for a cuddle, surviving the affection from her very cuddly 150-lb Rottweiler, or keeping up with her four children. She's also known to surprise her incredibly supportive husband with a new cat, to which he doesn't complain (too much).