Sam Lumley is the author of the Oliver Popp's Travel Guides to Murder series, and like its protagonist, is both gay and autistic. He also owns a vintage Chevrolet Corvair and once lived in a basement apartment in Washington, D.C.-experiences that also make appearances in the series. Previously an amusement park ride operator, a college radio disc jockey, a museum curator, and a school administrator, he holds a BA in Historic Preservation and an MA in Museum Studies. He now lives with his husband and cat in the San Francisco Bay Area and can be found online at SamLumley.com.
Praise for How to Have a Killer Time in DC “Your ride has arrived and it’s original, funny, and touching. Even if Oliver Popp won’t make eye contact, he’ll be sure to steal your heart. Self-driving cars might be at the center of this fast-paced murder mystery, but have no doubt-- a highly skilled writer sits behind the wheel.” —Carlene O’Connor, nationally bestselling author of No Strangers Here ""This is a book with a big heart, a pair of adorable sleuths, a killer plot with lots of twists and turns and a big bang of an ending. I can't wait for author Sam Lumley's next mystery."" —Leslie Meier, New York Times bestselling author “Fasten your seatbelts! When a fussy travel writer and a dashing photographer collide in DC, they crash headlong into a murder case—and into each other. Buckle up for a ride filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected romance in the cutthroat world of self-driving cars!” —Lee Hollis, author of My Father Always Finds Corpses