Joyce E. S. Pyka

Kat grew up during the Gilded Age in a world of privilege and wealth, but that came to an abrupt end. Now, she's practically on her own. Join her on a new journey as she joins the working classes as an aspiring journalist on the local newspaper - solving mysteries and encountering a bit of romance along the way.

Like Cozy Mysteries like Murdoch's Mysteries, Miss Scarlet and the Duke, or Enola Holmes? Travel back in time to early 1900s America and learn a bit of history while solving a mystery with the Willow Woods series. Think Sherlock Holmes in skirts - with the sass of Phryne Fisher

Writing Awards:

Historical, Fresh Ink Group

Historical/Juvenile, Writers Digest humorous fiction

Children's books also available:...

WISH! - a middle grade, humorous *fantasy (ages 7-11) with underlying messages about prejudice and courage to be yourself,

THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD - YA/middle grade (12-16) humorous, historical fiction, coming of age story.