About Elefair King | Author of The Victorian Locket | Haunted Galveston Mysteries – The Victorian Locket | A Galveston Historical Mystery

Texas Author Elefair King

Elefair King

Elefair King is a passionate storyteller, historian at heart, and advocate for the underrepresented. Born in Austin, Texas, and raised primarily in Houston, she has lived in Montgomery County for the past 30 years. Though she never considered herself a writer, she has always been a natural educator and organizer, committed to bringing awareness and change to the communities she serves.

Her debut novel, The Victorian Locket – A Galveston Historical Mystery, was born out of her deep fascination with Galveston’s rich and often overlooked history. Wanting to create an engaging way for readers from all walks of life—not just history buffs—to explore the island’s past, she blended historical fiction with mystery, ghostly encounters, and a beloved feline companion.

The novel is written in the form of a journal, following a widowed woman’s journey of uncovering a long-lost treasure hidden within the walls of her Victorian home in Galveston’s East End Historic District. As the protagonist follows the clues, she unravels a haunting tale of the city’s grim and deadly past.

Elefair’s journey into writing was unexpected. With a background in business and nonprofit leadership, she founded two successful organizations to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, inspired by her son, Jimmy. She worked tirelessly—often 16-hour days for years—to build a thriving community from the ground up. Though she retired in 2017, her passion for education and advocacy never faded.

When her husband of 40 years was diagnosed with Fronto-Temporal Dementia (FTD) in 2013, and later moved to memory care after a serious injury, Elefair turned to research and writing as a way to stay engaged and emotionally resilient. Her meticulous attention to detail and near-photographic memory, which had served her so well in her career, now fueled her storytelling. She immersed herself in Galveston’s history, determined to bring its remarkable stories to life.

Despite not considering herself a writer, Elefair has always been a natural storyteller, captivating listeners with her ability to recall intricate details and weave them into compelling narratives. With The Victorian Locket, she invites readers into a world where history, mystery, and the supernatural collide—offering an unforgettable glimpse into Galveston’s past through an adventure that is as thrilling as it is educational.