Bio



Sometimes when two people get together, the sum is greater than the parts.

That’s what Amanda Madison and Mark Gerard found when they started The Painted Knees Mysteries.

Amanda loves coffee, numbers, and country music. And she genuinely believes kindness can change the world.

In another life, Mark may have dabbled in education and the writing of fantasy novels. But thanks to Amanda, he now sees the joy of good drama, decent wine, and the 1920s.

Together, they share a love of charcuterie and the classic television series Gossip Girl, and though they disagree on the greatness of country music, they believe the day will soon come when Mark realizes he’s wrong.