Date of Birth: June 17, 1954
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Kerry Greenwood is an acclaimed Australian author, best known for her Phryne Fisher mystery series. Born in Footscray, Melbourne, Greenwood pursued a career in law before turning her talents to writing. She graduated with degrees in English and Law from Melbourne University. Greenwood’s breakout success came with “Cocaine Blues,” the first book in the Phryne Fisher series, which features a glamorous and daring 1920s private detective. The series has been immensely popular, spawning a television adaptation titled “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries,” which has garnered a global fanbase. Greenwood has also written several other series, including the Corinna Chapman mysteries, and standalone novels. Besides her literary career, she has worked as a solicitor and has been involved in various community services.
5 Interesting Facts about Kerry Greenwood
1. Kerry Greenwood has written over 40 novels throughout her career.
2. She has a passion for historical accuracy, which is evident in her meticulously researched novels.
3. Greenwood won the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Australian Crime Writers Association in 2013.
4. She was admitted to legal practice in 1982 and has worked as a criminal defense lawyer.
5. Kerry is also known for her work in community theater, having written several plays.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kerry Greenwood
1. “There are only two things I dislike about my job: getting up in the morning and working late at night.”
2. “I didn’t want my heroine to be a victim. I wanted her to be a strong, independent woman.”
3. “History is like a vast early warning system.”
4. “I love writing because it’s the only time in my life where I can be somebody else.”
5. “Phryne Fisher is the woman I wish I could be.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Kerry Greenwood’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Kerry Greenwood does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Kerry Greenwood on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Greenwood
2. [Official Phryne Fisher Website](http://www.phrynefisher.com/
5. [Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries TV Series](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1988386/
