
Kerry Greenwood
"If I ever saw my muse she would be an old woman with a tight bun and spectacles poking me in the middle of the back and growling, "Wake up and write the book!" "
Her beloved Phryne Fisher series has become a successful ABC TV series, 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries', which sold around the world. She is also the author of the contemporary crime series featuring Corinna Chapman, baker and reluctant investigator. In addition, Kerry is the author of several books for young adults and the Delphic Women series.
When not writing, Kerry has been an advocate in magistrates' courts for the Legal Aid Commission and, in the 2020 Australia Day Honours, was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to literature.
She is not married, has no children, is the co-warden of a Found Cats' Home and lives with an accredited wizard. In her spare time, she stares blankly out the window.
What genres does Kerry Greenwood write in?
She is best known for crime and mystery fiction. She also writes contemporary crime, novels for young adults, the Delphic Women series, short stories and non-fiction, and has edited crime-writing collections.
What series is she best known for and has it been adapted?
Her best-known series is the Phryne Fisher mysteries, which were adapted into the ABC TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries that sold internationally.
Where should I start reading Kerry Greenwood?
Start with the first book of the series that interests you. For Phryne Fisher begin with Cocaine Blues (Book 1). For the Corinna Chapman contemporary crime series begin with Earthly Delights (Book 1).
What is the recommended reading order for the Phryne Fisher books?
Read the Phryne Fisher books in their numbered series order. Cocaine Blues is Book 1, Flying Too High is Book 2 and Murder on the Ballarat Train is Book 3; subsequent titles continue sequentially.
Has Kerry Greenwood received notable recognition for her work?
Yes. She has published more than fifty novels and multiple other works, and in 2020 she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to literature.












































