About
Dana Killion
an American author
of mystery and memoir
Growing up in small-town Wisconsin, Dana developed an early curiosity for the world beyond the confines of small-town life and found inspiration in the intrepid explorer, Nancy Drew. That fascination for things under the surface evolved into the novels of Cornwell, Fairstein, and Evanovich and Dana’s thirst for more exhilarating pastures set her on a path to study fashion design at the University of Wisconsin and the Fashion Institute of Technology.
After decades of working in the fast-paced but occasionally scandalous apparel industry, Dana sought more control of her life and returned to her early love of story.
She created a new female protagonist, Andrea Kellner, and an accompanying mystery series born out of the long-lived, albeit amplified, desire to shed light on shadows.
The series, commencing with the gripping Lies in High Places, renders a journey through crime and corruption countered by Andrea’s confidence and ability to confront deceit.
After decades of working in the fast-paced but occasionally scandalous apparel industry, Dana sought more control of her life and returned to her early love of story.
She created a new female protagonist, Andrea Kellner, and an accompanying mystery series born out of the long-lived, albeit amplified, desire to shed light on shadows.
The series, commencing with the gripping Lies in High Places, renders a journey through crime and corruption countered by Andrea’s confidence and ability to confront deceit.
Dana’s debut memoir, Where the Shadows Dance, lays out the deeply personal story of her own love, lies, and leaving.
Becoming the protagonist in her own work, it is the age-old, yet often untold narrative of a woman setting aside her life for another. A tale of the consequences in remaining a good girl for the sake of loyalty – even when it strips you bare. A raw exploration of the damage that secrets and lies inflict.
Dana’s words relay a poignant message. They are a reminder of the shadows women live in, the secrets they keep and store away.
Dana currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with her kitty, Isabel, happily avoiding snow and mending her heart.