Sarah Strohmeyer

Sarah Strohmeyer (born December 17, 1962) is an American author of eighteen crime novels and humorous books about relations between men and women. She is best known for her Bubbles Yablonsky series about a Pennsylvania hairdresser who is drawn into solving various crimes and murders.

Early life and education Strohmeyer grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. She attended Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts, where she graduated with a degree in international relations.

Career After graduation, Strohmeyer began work as a journalist for Home News Tribune in New Brunswick, New Jersey, The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, and later Valley News.

In 1997, Strohmeyer published Barbie Unbound, which she wrote in response to her seeing several mothers refuse to allow their children to play with the doll due to it being perceived as being a "bimbo".

Strohmeyer's book The Cinderella Pact was reviewed by The Roanoke Times. The book was later turned into a 2010 movie, Lying to be Perfect, which aired on Lifetime.

Awards 2001 Agatha Award, Best First Novel for Bubbles Unbound