Leslie J. Hall

Leslie J. Hall writes humorous, PG-rated, amateur sleuth mysteries. She is also a well-known writing instructor at colleges and writers' conferences around the Pacific Northwest—she loves to support and encourage new writers. She also teaches basic writing skills to businesses.

Leslie is a member of Sisters In Crime and Mystery Writers of America. Leslie loves words, books, writing, and sharing that passion with others. Leslie has wanted to write for as long as she can remember—ever since she co-wrote a story with a friend in elementary school titled "How to Wash a Ghost."

Find out more about her books and classes at www.lesliejhall.com

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