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Shelly Dickson Carr | |
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| Born | 16 August 1955 Mamaroneck, New York |
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| Alma mater | Vermont College |
| Genre | Detective novel, murder mystery |
| Notable work | Ripped! (debut novel) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Julia & Richard McNiven |
| Relatives | John Dickson Carr (grandfather) |
| Website | |
| ShellyDicksonCarr.com | |
Shelly Dickson Carr (born August 16, 1955) is an American mystery author and novelist. She is known for her debut novel Ripped: A Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller, which won several awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book.
Early Life and Education
[edit]Carr was born in Mamaroneck, New York, into a family with a strong literary tradition. She is the granddaughter of John Dickson Carr, a well-known writer of detective fiction, and the daughter of Julia McNiven, herself a mystery writer. Shelly credits her familial background for inspiring her interest in mystery and suspense writing. Carr earned a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
Writing
[edit]Carr's first novel, Ripped, blends historical fiction with time travel, telling a story involving Jack the Ripper. The novel was well-received and won multiple awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book. It also garnered silver medals for Best New Voice and Best Mystery/Suspense. Carr has contributed short stories to various anthologies and literary magazines, such as Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Her work often focuses on crime, mystery, and historical elements.
In addition to her writing, Carr has been involved in charitable and cultural organizations, including serving as an overseer at WGBH and as a founding member of the Masterpiece Trust, which helped fund popular television series like Downton Abbey and Sherlock.
Awards and Honors
[edit]Carr's writing has earned her several accolades:
Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book for Ripped. Silver medals for Best New Voice (Children/Young Adult) and Best Mystery/Suspense. Nominated for a Derringer Award in 2016 for her short story Words Can Kill.
Personal Life
[edit]Carr resides in Boston, Massachusetts, and is active in several cultural and charitable organizations, including the Beacon Hill Circle for Charity and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. She has three children.
External Links Shelly Dickson Carr's Official Website Shelly Dickson Carr, an award-winning author, has a rich tapestry of experiences that inform her storytelling. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. She learned about mysteries from her grandfather, the renowned mystery writer John Dickson Carr. Julia McNiven, her mother, was also a mystery writer, making Shelly a 3rd generation Mystery Writer. This familial legacy of storytelling continues to influence her work, particularly in her debut novel, RIPPED, a captivating time-travel murder mystery that won the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book, along with multiple silver medals for Best New Voice and Best Mystery/Suspense.
Shelly Dickson Carr Portfolio
[edit]Ripped, a Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson (December 2012). Ripped. New Book Partners. ISBN 978-1939003003.
Nantucket Undertow in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, May-June | "Tea and Treachery"
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson. "Nantucket Undertow". Ellery Queen Mystery. Dell Magazines. ASIN B08ZMF42J6.
“The Beacon Hill Suicide,” in the Black Cat Weekly #12
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson. ""The Beacon Hill Suicide," by Shelly Dickson Carr". Black Cat Weekly. ASIN B09M95SKN1.
Ripped in Japanese Book 1 (of 2)
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson (10 August 2015). Ripped. 扶桑社. ISBN 978-4594073091.
Ripped in Japanese Book 2 (of 2)
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson (10 August 2015). Ripped. 扶桑社. ISBN 978-4594073107.
"The Beacon Hill Suicide" in Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine, January-February
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson. ""The Beacon Hill Suicide," by Shelly Dickson Carr". Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Dell Magazines. ASIN B09DSXST8S.
"Words Can Kill" in Best New England Crime Stories: Red Dawn
[edit]Carr, Shelly Dickson (November 6, 2015). "Words Can Kill" by Shelly Dickson Carr in New England Crime Stories: Red Dawn. Level Best Books. ISBN 978-0983878063.
“The Gentleman From Paris” by John Dickson Carr read by Shelly Dickson Carr EQMM Fiction Podcast EP 106
[edit]""The Gentleman From Paris" by John Dickson Carr read by Shelly Dickson Carr" (Podcast). EQMM Fiction Podcast.
Carr, Shelly Dickson (6 May 2020). "Shelly Dickson Carr's Bag of Tricks".
External links
[edit]- Shelly Dickson Carr at Library of Congress
- Shelly Dickson Carr at LC Authorities, and at WorldCat
- Shelly Dickson Carr at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Category:1955 births
Category:American mystery writers
Category:Writers of historical mysteries
Category:American historical novelists
Category:21st-century American novelists
Category:American detective fiction writers
Category:Writers from Boston
Category:People from Boston, Massachusetts
Category:People from Mamaroneck, New York
Category:American female novelists
Category:American female short story writers
Category:Vermont College alumni
Category:21st-century American short story writers
Category:21st-century American female writers
Category:Novelists from Massachusetts
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- ^ Shelly Dickson Carr at Library of Congress
- ^ Shelly Dickson Carr at LC Authorities
- ^ Dickson Carr at WorldCat
- ^ Shelly Dickson Carr at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- ^ "Library of Congress LCCN Permalink no2013142200".
- ^ "A Literary Honor: Hill Author, Shelly Dickson Carr's Debut Novel Named Best First Book – Beacon Hill Times".
- ^ "Shelly Dickson Carr celebrates 'Ripped' - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Award-Winning Teen Mystery Writer Speaking at Barnes & Noble Thursday". 9 December 2013.
- ^ "Larque Press Release December 2018". 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Ripped by Shelly Dickson Carr is Today's Third Featured Free MystereBook".
- ^ "Ripped, a Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller on Goodreads".
- ^ "Shelly Dickson Carr Website".
- ^ "Author News – Shelly Dickson Carr – Mystery Writers of America, New England Chapter". 13 May 2020.
- ^ "Shelly Dickson Carr, the Author on Goodreads".
- ^ ""Ripped book on Amazon"". Amazon.
- ^ ""Shelly Dickson Carr's Bag of Tricks"". 6 May 2020.
- ^ "Fantasy and Time Travel, Boston Anthenaeum". 6 June 2018.