Shelly Dickson Carr

Shelly Dickson Carr
Shelly Dickson Carr
Born	16 August 1955 (age 70); Mamaroneck, New York
Occupation	Mystery Author; Novelist;
Alma mater	Vermont College
Genre	Detective novel, murder mystery
Notable work	Ripped! (debut novel)
Children	3
Parents	Julia & Richard McNiven
Relatives	John Dickson Carr (grandfather)
Website
	ShellyDicksonCarr.com

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Shelly Dickson Carr (born August 16, 1955) is an American mystery author and novelist. She is known for her debut novel Ripped: A Jack the Ripper Time-Travel Thriller, which won several awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book.

Early Life and Education

Carr was born in Mamaroneck, New York, into a family with a strong literary tradition. She is the granddaughter of John Dickson Carr, a well-known writer of detective fiction, and the daughter of Julia McNiven, herself a mystery writer. Shelly credits her familial background for inspiring her interest in mystery and suspense writing. Carr earned a Master of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Writing

Carr's first novel, Ripped, blends historical fiction with time travel, telling a story involving Jack the Ripper. The novel was well-received and won multiple awards, including the Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book. It also garnered silver medals for Best New Voice and Best Mystery/Suspense. Carr has contributed short stories to various anthologies and literary magazines, such as Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. Her work often focuses on crime, mystery, and historical elements.

In addition to her writing, Carr has been involved in charitable and cultural organizations, including serving as an overseer at WGBH and as a founding member of the Masterpiece Trust, which helped fund popular television series like Downton Abbey and Sherlock.

Awards and Honors

Carr's writing has earned her several accolades:

Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book for Ripped.
Silver medals for Best New Voice (Children/Young Adult) and Best Mystery/Suspense.
Nominated for a Derringer Award in 2016 for her short story Words Can Kill.

Personal Life

Carr resides in Boston, Massachusetts, and is active in several cultural and charitable organizations, including the Beacon Hill Circle for Charity and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. She has three children.

External Links Shelly Dickson Carr's Official Website Shelly Dickson Carr, an award-winning author, has a rich tapestry of experiences that inform her storytelling. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts. She learned about mysteries from her grandfather, the renowned mystery writer John Dickson Carr. Julia McNiven, her mother, was also a mystery writer, making Shelly a 3rd generation Mystery Writer. This familial legacy of storytelling continues to influence her work, particularly in her debut novel, RIPPED, a captivating time-travel murder mystery that won the prestigious Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal for Best First Book, along with multiple silver medals for Best New Voice and Best Mystery/Suspense.