Date of Birth: June 4, 1955
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: *Val McDermid is alive.*
Biography
Val McDermid is a celebrated Scottish crime writer, best known for her suspenseful and intricately woven novels. Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, McDermid attended St Hilda’s College, Oxford, where she studied English. Her career began in journalism, but she soon transitioned to writing fiction, becoming one of the most prominent figures in the genre of crime fiction. McDermid’s debut novel, “Report for Murder,” was published in 1987 and introduced readers to her beloved character, Lindsay Gordon. She has since published numerous bestsellers, including the Tony Hill and Carol Jordan series, which was adapted into the successful television series “Wire in the Blood.” Over her illustrious career, McDermid has received numerous awards, including the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the Year. Aside from her writing, McDermid is known for her activism and philanthropy, particularly in support of LGBTQ+ rights. She continues to live and write in Scotland, contributing significantly to the literary world and beyond.
5 Interesting Facts about Val McDermid
1. Val McDermid was the first student from a Scottish state school to be accepted to St Hilda’s College, Oxford.
2. Her novel “The Mermaids Singing” won the Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel of the Year in 1995.
3. She is an avid supporter of Raith Rovers F.C., a football club based in her hometown of Kirkcaldy.
4. McDermid was awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Sunderland in recognition of her contribution to literature.
5. She has been a vocal advocate for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ themes and characters in mainstream literature.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Val McDermid
1. “The world is not a fair place, and if you want to make it fair, you have to start making it fair for yourself first.”
2. “Writing is a craft, and you have to keep working at it. You can always be better.”
3. “Good fiction is about showing the complexity of the human condition.”
4. “Crime fiction is a way of looking at the world through a lens of morality.”
5. “The best crime novels are not just about who did it, but why they did it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Val McDermid’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Val McDermid has one son, Cameron, whom she shares with her partner, Jo Sharp.
Relevant Links
1. [Official Website](https://www.valmcdermid.com/
2. [Val McDermid on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/10642.Val_McDermid
3. [Interview with The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/books/val-mcdermid
4. [Profile on Crime Writers’ Association](https://thecwa.co.uk/find-an-author/mcdermid-val
5. [Val McDermid on Twitter](https://twitter.com/valmcdermid
