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New York Times bestselling author with Coal City, Plainfield ties coming to Joliet library

Originally from Coal City and formerly of Plainfield, Denise Swanson of Essex worked as a school psychologist for many years. Swanson gleaned inspiration from her growing up and professional years for her novels. (Photo provided)

Originally from Coal City and formerly of Plainfield, Denise Swanson of Essex worked as a school psychologist for many years. Swanson gleaned inspiration from her growing up and professional years for her novels. (Photo provided)

The Scumble River of Denise Swanson's Scumble River Mysteries is fictional, but Swanson said it's based on Coal City and surrounding towns. (Image provided)

Although Denise Swanson is still writing mysteries, she is also writing and self-publishing her Change of Heart and Delicious romance series. (Image provided)