Pat Camalliere

Pat Camalliere is the author of The Cora Tozzi Historical Mystery Series. Camalliere has lived in the Chicago area all her life and became intrigued by the unusual, sometimes mysterious region along the Des Plaines River Valley and Sag Valley in the Southwest suburbs of Cook, DuPage and Will Counties in the Greater Chicagoland area. Wanting to share that fascination with others, she began writing historical mysteries set in this locale, finding that a hint of the paranormal fit perfectly into the setting for the stories she wanted to tell. Her books relate a mystery from the past to a mystery in the present, while enlightening readers with details in both time periods through storytelling that surprises even lifelong residents. Staying Alive Is a Lot of Work: Me and My Cancer is her first memoir. Camalliere holds a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Xavier College. She lives with her husband in Lemont, Illinois, serves on the board of the Lemont Public Library District, and oversees the archives of the Lemont Area Historical Society. She writes a blog on local history, and speaks to organizations and book clubs on a variety of topics related to local history, her cancer experience, and writing. She is a lifelong avid reader and enjoys classical choral singing. Visit her website, www.Patcamallierebooks.com, or contact her for speaking engagements, interviews, or at any time at Pat@Patcamallierebooks.com.