Colleen Cambridge (she/her)

Colleen Gleason, who also writes as Colleen Cambridge, is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author who writes in many different genres. All of her books feature strong heroines experiencing fast-paced adventures, mystery, and, of course, romance. But at the core of each story is the belief that every woman deserves a partner who accepts her for her strengths as well as her weaknesses. She lives in the Midwest with her family and two dogs. Her most recent novel is "Two Truths and a Murder."

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Awards: Agatha Award Nominee, IndieNext Pick, Library Reads Pick

Deadly History

Crime is nothing new. William Kent Krueger, Sujata Massey, and Colleen Cambridge dig up some death from years gone by.

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Colleen Cambridge, William Kent Krueger, Sujata Massey
Moderator: Holly Rosen
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hudson Group, Marshall Foundation, Karen Vigeland, Mary Sue and Maurie Kern

Dark Hearts, Darker Deeds

How can such nice people create such dark stories? Come meet James Byrne, Ward Larsen and Delia Pitts, and find out.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: James Byrne, Ward Larsen, Delia Pitts
Moderator: Colleen Cambridge
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Judith Marro, Ingrid Novodvorsky/Chris Johnson

Workshop: Hero's Journey: More than Just a Plotting Tool

The Hero’s Journey is the essence of storytelling. Understanding the structure and components of this classic character arc can help writers develop better craft and create compelling stories. The Hero’s Journey showcases the essence of what makes us human, and its familiar elements are what attracts us to certain stories that remain in our hearts and minds.

Integrated Learning Center Room 125AB (Seats 40, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers

Panelist: Colleen Cambridge
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Words, Women, and Wine Book Club

No Badge Needed

Not every sleuth comes wearing a badge. In this session, authors Ellen Byron, Colleen Cambridge and Delia Pitts, will compare notes about regular folks who solve crimes, too.

Student Union Santa Rita (Seats 110)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Mystery / Thrillers
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Ellen Byron, Colleen Cambridge, Delia Pitts
Moderator: Zoe Wallbrook
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Joi and Bianca Bowen, Roberta and Bill Witchger, Jan and Mickey Dowling

Books:

Two Truths and a Murder

Mystery / Thrillers
Kensington Publishing Corp
October 2025
ISBN 9781496742780
272 pages
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A Fashionably French Murder

Mystery / Thrillers
Kensington Publishing Corp
April 2025
ISBN 9781496751195
272 pages
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