Bio:
Kellie VanHorn is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of inspirational romantic suspense. She has college degrees in biology and nautical archaeology, but she’s always found her sense of adventure most satisfied by a great story. When not writing, Kellie can be found teaching her four children, camping, baking, and gardening. She lives with her family in west Michigan.
Kellie is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers, FHL Christian Writers, and Michigan Romance Writers. She’s a 2023 Carol Award winner, 2022 HOLT Medallion winner and 2020 double finalist, 2019 Golden Heart® finalist, and 2018 Daphne du Maurier unpublished award winner. She also writes YA thrillers and fantasy as Kellie M. Parker.
Kellie is represented by Ali Herring of Spencerhill Associates.




Newest Release (February 25, 2025):

(Click the book cover for buy links and blurb)
ISBN-13 (mass market paperback): 978-1335980465
ISBN-13 (ebook): 978-0369756411
Publisher: HarperCollins/ Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense
Page count: 208
Past Interviews:
The Suspense Squad video interview – Kellie VanHorn – Buried Evidence
The Romantic Side of Suspense podcast with Sarah Hamaker – Ep. 56 How the Setting Got Kellie VanHorn into Writing
Four Foxes, One Hound blog – Guest Author: Kellie VanHorn and Buried Evidence
Inkwell Inspirations blog – BURIED EVIDENCE by Kellie VanHorn Interview with Trixi Oberembt
Sample INterview Questions:
- What inspired you to start writing? When did you know you wanted to be an author?
- What’s your favorite thing about writing romantic suspense?
- Where do you find your ideas?
- What was the publishing journey like for you? How long did it take to get published?
- How much do you write each day? Do you have any specific routines you follow, or a favorite place to work?
- What’s something unique about you readers don’t know?
- What other hobbies or interests do you have besides writing?
- What was your favorite part about writing WYOMING RANCH SABOTAGE? The hardest part?
- Which character was your favorite to write? Why?
- Why did you decide to set the story in the Tetons?
- How did you do the research for this book?
- What do you hope readers take away from the story?
Contact Information:
email: kellie@kellievanhorn.com
website: www.kellievanhorn.com
newsletter: https://authorkellievanhorn.kit.com/7f4fad9557
social media:
- Twitter: @vanhorn_kellie
- Instagram: @authorkellievanhorn
- Facebook: @authorkellievanhorn
- Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kellie-vanhorn
