About Me
Biography
Stella Nansmond is a psychological thriller author who spends most of her time making up unhinged people and stories in her head, and hoping readers will like them too (or hate them)! Her debut novel, The Granny App, will be available soon.
A lifelong fan of Stephen King, Patricia Cornwell, and Mary Higgins Clark, Stella Nansmond lives in the southern Appalachian area with her semi-normal family and a nervous boxer, (a dog, not a person). Don't make this weird.
Her 150-year-old house is haunted. The ghosts are friendly if you leave them alone. Although, they love to throw books off the shelves, so it's not recommended to sit directly in front of her bookshelves. I mean, you shouldn't be in her home anyway, but....
Stella is currently working on writing book number 6.
Writing approach
My work is often described as fast-paced, tense, and unpredictable, leaving the reader guessing what the next plot twist is. I focus on character-driven narratives within a high-stakes environment, often using a tight, nonlinear structure to elevate suspense. My morally ambiguous characters face realistic, personal stakes.
Expect these themes in my writing:
– Many twists
– Edge of your seat pacing
– Morally gray characters
– Gripping emotional vulnerability
Assume all of my books contain triggers. As I publish each book, I will list trigger warnings here.
My books are for 18+ readers. (Maybe 14-16+ mature readers). While you won't find open door romance in my books, there will be violent scenes and toxic relationships. These are psychological thrillers, after all. With that being said, I want to be sensitive to my readers who need these warnings up front in order to make an informed decision on whether to move forward with reading my work.
Published books
RELEASING ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2026!
Meet me in person!
Coming Soon!
Let’s collaborate!
For interviews, readings, or publishing inquiries – feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to connect and will get back to you as soon as possible.
