New Jersey born clinical psychologist Roberta Isleib took up writing mysteries to justify time spent on the links. Her first series, featuring a neurotic professional golfer and a sports psychologist, was nominated for both Agatha and Anthony awards.

Roberta's series starring a Connecticut psychologist and advice columnist, debuted in 2007 with DEADLY ADVICE, followed by PREACHING TO THE CORPSE and ASKING FOR MURDER (Berkley Prime Crime.) Her short story "Disturbance in the Field," published in SEASMOKE by Level Best Books, was short-listed for both Agatha and Macavity awards. Roberta says the work of the detective in a mystery has quite a bit in common with long-term psychotherapy: Start with a problem, follow the threads looking for clues, and gradually fill in the big picture. So this career move turned out to be a natural progression. Roberta is passionate about portraying her psychologist character as a competent professional (with flaws of course!)

Roberta is the past-president of both the International Sisters in Crime and the New England chapter. She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, Romance Writers of America, and the Authors Guild. She lives with her family in Connecticut.

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