A Glimpse into the Life of Livia J. Washburn
Livia J. Washburn, an acclaimed American author, is known for her diverse writing style, spanning across genres like mystery novels, Westerns, paranormal romance, and historical fiction. Throughout her illustrious career, she has written under various pen names including Elizabeth Hallam, Livia Hallam, Livia James, J.L. Reasoner, Livia Reasoner, L.J. Washburn, and her most prominent pseudonym, Livia J. Washburn.
Her love story with writing began through her connection with her future spouse, James Reasoner, whom she started dating during her senior year in high school. As she typed his manuscripts, she would often ponder upon the myriad directions the narratives could take. While Reasoner’s writing process was spontaneous, Livia often grappled with different ideas, sometimes leading to mild unease. Together, they curated a beautiful world in a self-built house, unfortunately lost in a fire incident.
The Dawn of Livia J. Washburn’s Literary Journey
A remarkable journey into the realm of writing, Livia’s debut story, titled The Lord Will Provide, found its place in the Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine in 1978. Her first leap into novel writing came later in 1983 under the pen name Livia James, with the title The Emerald Land.
Her writing prosperity truly manifested when she began writing under her renowned pseudonym, Livia J. Washburn in 2000. The standalone novel Tie a Black Ribbon, co-authored with her husband, marked this significant transition.
Unraveling Livia J. Washburn’s Remarkable Books in Order
In her illustrious journey, she has published numerous books. Here’s a glimpse at books in order of their original publication:
(as L.J. Washburn)
| Wild Night | (1987) |    |
| Dead-Stick | (1989) | |
| Dog Heavies | (1990) | |
| Hallam | (2011) | |