I am an award-winning author of more than 70 books written over a 25-year career. Almost every one of those books, whether for children, teens or adults has featured either humour, mystery or both. So, it’s kind of no surprise that I finally got around to writing in one of my absolute favourite genres – cozy mysteries! I always wanted to and I can’t believe it took me so long!

I’m a sucker for a puzzle of any kind. They draw me like metal filings to a magnet. And for me, the mystery novel is a puzzle that I adore – and try to solve before the author reveals all. This love of mystery has always had a solid place in my preferred reading habits. The Bobbsey Twins and Nurse Cherry Ames were favoured Christmas and birthday gifts when I was a kid – and always the first on my wish lists. Someone gave me some old Trixie Belden books and so they were cherished as well. In between times I used to sneak my grandmother’s romance novels. She got them delivered every month – much to my mother’s disgust.