In a 2010 interview in The Examiner, Selma Eichler reported that she had stopped writing the series. Jill Churchill, author of the Jane Jeffry series. Val Deniston certainly has her plate full running a café, dabbling with recipes, and helping her grandfather prepare for the town's upcoming tri-centennial celebration, but she's grown fond of her new life in the Chesapeake Bay town of Bayport. It was bittersweet but the correct time to end the Miss Zukas series. Home. For further updates, see her blog. Diane Mott Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. Melissa Glazer is a pseudonym for Tim Myers, a prolific writer of many series who assumes many pen names. I could not find current information for this author. See Sparkle’s website. Sparkle, Sue Henry pens a couple of series set in Alaska. USA Today and NYT best-selling author MaryJanice Davidson. --Night Owl Reviews. Diane Mott Davidson (1949 – Present) writes cozy mystery fiction. New Stuff. Patricia Harwin: I suppose I should have been warned by “A Novel of Suspense” on the cover. It has a wider selection of products, easy-to find store events, and amazing rare and collectible treasures. Try our new marketplace! I contacted her on July 10 and she assured me that she’s working on #21 of the series. On the page, someone asked about Madelyn and the answer was that she was spending time with family. I was asked if Dana Stabenow has stopped publishing her Kate Shugak books. Sweet Revenge comes immediately before Fatally Flaky.Sweet Revenge takes place in those weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Several recipes are included in each book, and each novel title is a play on a food or drink word. It is often frustrating to read a series and then …nothing. Diane Mott Davidson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Some are making a comeback with a new series. In the eighties and nineties this author wrote three novels with Maggie Elliott, a San Francisco-based filmmaker turned private investigator. . Though she doesn’t write novels anymore, you’ll occasionally see a fun post or recipe. I read this New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson wrote three novels before one was accepted for publication—when she was 41. Book Series – Goldy Bear Schultz Culinary Mysteries. Selma Eichler, creator of the Desiree Shapiro series. There has never been an obituary or anything. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Macdonald. On March 11, 2016, Marissa Piesman wrote a review in Jewish Currents. I sent her an email at the address on her website: marianne@marianne-macdonald.co.uk. [6], AT LUNCH WITH: Diane Mott Davidson;A Mystery Writer Has Proven Recipes I imagine her character Fremont Jones wandering around lost. It looks like Beverly Connor is now writing with her husband, Charles Connor. They quickly become family favorites. Murder at the Book Group: Topics & Questions for Discussion, Murder at the Moonshine Inn: Topics & Questions for Discussion, When Marcia Muller Signed at Book’em Mysteries, In Memory of My Favorite Mystery Authors (And Maybe Yours), http://allreaders.com/message-board/patricia-harwin-20806, http://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Patricia-Harwin/20940382, http://www.collinsfuneralhome.com/harwin-patricia-rose, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marianne_Macdonald. She used the Lord's name 3 times in a row in Crunch Time, and that is something that stops me in my tracks. COVID-19 Update October 20, 2020: Biblio is open and shipping orders. I’ll let you know. I saw on a Yahoo board that she truly “vanished” in 2012. Goldy Schulz is thrilled to be catering a holiday breakfast feast for the staff of the Aspen Meadow Library. Thanks also for the updates you sent and for asking what happened to your own favorite mystery authors who, for whatever reason, are no longer publishing. An excellent book. I sent an inquiry regarding Sue Henry to Rainy Retreat Books in Juneau (great store!). MEET THE CATERER WHO WHIPPED UP THE MULTIMILLION-COPY MYSTERY SERIES–AS GOLDY SOLVES HER FIRST MURDER!Diane Mott Davidson’s winning recipe of first-class suspense and five-star fare has won her and caterer Goldy critical raves and a regular place on major bestseller lists across the country. She loved writing mysteries, was lucky enough to have enthusiastic readers, and an excellent publisher. Mutt Mysteries: Fun “Tails” of Mutts and Murder! Each book in the series can be read as a standalone, but it's fun to start at the beginning and see what the women get up to over time. I can’t locate any information for her. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Does anyone know what happened to Diane Mott Davidson? I’m currently working on a stand-alone mystery, which I plan to finish this year. Diane Mott Davidson (born March 22, 1949) is an American author of mystery novels that use the theme of food, an idea she got from Robert B. Parker. She has since written 14 more mysteries, all featuring Goldy the cate… Diane Mott Davidson, author of the Goldy Bear Schulz catering series. These stories are told from the point of view of the amateur sleuth, who usually has some expertise that others lack which enables them to figure out the mystery. I have been trying to track down what has happend to Marianne Macdonald who wrote the Dido Hoare series, which I loved. Looking for a new publisher didn’t appeal to her. Link to the Diane Mott Davidson page where you will be able to return in the future to see when I post new reviews and book thoughts. *This is a promotional service of HarperCollins Publishers, 195 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, providing information about the products of HarperCollins and its affiliates. For now, I’ve posted reviews on all 17 books in the series. Tina, I’ll do some checking and get back to you. I believe that she has since passed away, but I cannot be 100% sure. The first 12 books interwove recipes with the novel's text. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson is the fourteenth of the Goldy Bear mysteries. Karin McQuillan, author of the Jazz Jasper, African Wildlife mystery series. As with all of the others I've read, I listened to an unabridged audio performed by Barbara Rosenblat. Review of "Fatally Flaky: A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery" by Diane Mott Davidson In this 15th book in the 'Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery' series, caterer/amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz is catering a couple of weddings when her godfather and his friend are the victims of two separate crimes. In writing as Emily Brightwell, Cheryl wrote a number of books under Mrs Jeffries series with the main characters being the inspector Witherspoon and his house help together with Mrs Jeffries. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thank you, readers! I have read all of this series of books. Goldy's Kitchen Cookbook goes on sale September 22nd. Sandra West Prowell, author of a PI series set in Billings, Montana. You think you know who did it but, Goldie keeps turning g the page until the end. Back in 1994, Jan Karon published At Home In Mitford. Dark Tort (Goldy Schulz Book 13) (English Edition) eBook: Davidson, Diane Mott: Amazon.de: Kindle-Shop Sticks & Scones (Goldy Schulz Book 10) - Kindle edition by Davidson, Diane Mott. Buy a cheap copy of Sweet Revenge book by Diane Mott Davidson. With the annoying and tired character of the Jerk (Goldy Schulz's ex-husband) gone, Diane Mott Davidson had an opportunity to create a new, improved direction for the series. Thanks for the list, Maggie. The books feature two sisters in their 60s who live Birmingham, Alabama and occasionally stumble over dead bodies. I feel like this may be the themes of all the books, and if so I won't make it through the whole series. Why is it that Ms. Davidson cannot write a book without physical violence aimed at this character? I would be so happy if Diane were to start writing Goldy again. Nancy Fairbanks, author of the Culinary Food Writer series. Marissa Piesman is on LinkedIn and, as Assistant Attorney General at New York State Department of Law, her work phone number is available. by Diane Mott Davidson ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2001 While her homicide cop husband Tom is off in New Jersey chasing a trio of lethal stamp thieves, caterer Goldie Schultz, the pride of Aspen Meadow, Colorado, has to vacate her house on the very day she's set to cook up an Elizabethan banquet for Eliot and Sukie Hyde—because an unknown sniper shoots out the front window. Looking for a new publisher didn’t appeal to her. Here’s her obit. So when her editor retired she decided to retire as well. can't wait for the next the books Great book, good mystery. Check out free sample chapters and books, updates, book MaryJanice for your event and booksigning, witing tips, and find out when she'll be coming to your area! I have read all of this series of books. Here’s an interesting interview with Omnimystery News. It is amazing how Davidson always manages to tie everything up at the end of her books. But little does she know that on the menu, alongside... Free Shipping on all orders over $10. Reviewed: July 21, 2013. Check out free sample chapters and books, updates, book MaryJanice for your event and booksigning, witing tips, and find out when she'll be coming to your area! Perhaps she’ll respond to my email. She has been named Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and has received the Anthony Award and the Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Award. They tried Phoenix but did not fall in love. Write What (and Where) You Know: Location as Character, Bradley Harper: Forensics … or “Whodunnit?”. Hope we will see you again. This books publish date is May 27, 2014 and it has a suggested retail price of $7.99. I would like longer story lines, written more often. Thanks so much for doing this. Books by Diane Mott Davidson. The night before her wedding, author Diane Mott Davidson tried to call things off. In a few of her novels (particularly, The Cereal Murders), she references a prestigious eastern women's college that her sleuth, Goldy Schulz, attended before transferring to the University of Colorado in Boulder. So, unless someone else cares to take the helm on this, we’ll be satisfied with her body of work that I’ve added to my TBR list. Several recipes are included in each book, and each novel title is a play on a food or drink word. I’m always curious and figured others would be as well. I like that it"s Goldie and her family and friends. They want to know what happened to her and when she plans to publish again. Parker. It doesn’t matter whether you’ve been reading her novels since her first one was published in 1990 or discovered the Goldy Schulz series more recently, we have everything you need to know about all of Diane Mott Davidson’s books. . I like that it"s Goldie and her family and friends. [9780553572049] Diane Mott Davidson lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with her husband and three sons and is at work on her next novel. [6][7] Additionally, her story "Cold Turkey" won the 1993 Anthony Award for "Best Short-story". I have been frustrated at no being able to find more Jo Dereske books and now I know why. Readers of the series may as well finish it out with The Whole Enchilada, but don't expect to be fulfilled at the end. She has been called "the Julia Child of mystery writers." Known as “the Julia Child of mystery writers,” Diane Mott Davidson cooks up gourmet culinary mysteries sure to please the most discriminating palates. Marissa Piesman wrote the Nina Fischman mystery series in the nineties. The estimated speaking fee range to book Diane Mott Davidson for your event is available upon request. All I could find on her was her Facebook page which includes several inquiries from her fans. She was the guest of honor at the 2007 Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave in Manhattan, Kansas. But she’s happy that she gets to read a lot now! Diane Mott Davidson! According to this 2015 post from Cozy Mystery Book Reviews, Madelyn did discontinue her series. And yes I have been rereading her books from time to time. Buy a cheap copy of Double Shot book by Diane Mott Davidson. About. On the other hand, some are happy to “reappear.”. Melissa Glazer, author of the Clay and Crime mysteries, set in Vermont. Sign up now for Diane Mott Davidson alerts, including news and special offers. In Double Shot, all recipes are compiled and printed at the end of the novel. Arts → Books and writing → Book genres → Mystery. MARYJANICE DAVIDSON. I sense that he doesn’t want to be contacted (probably too busy writing!). Diane Mott Davidson has written her most far-fetched plot, filled it with action, and added her usual excellent recipes (this time themed to Elizabethan times). By ENID NEMY, NYT JULY 3, 1996, Diane Mott Davidson|Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook|2015|date=May 2018, "More female writers are working recipes into their fiction", "Colorado-based author Diane Mott Davidson serves "The Whole Enchilada" in her new mystery book", "AT LUNCH WITH: Diane Mott Davidson; A Mystery Writer Has Proven Recipes - New York Times", "Bouchercon World Mystery Convention : Anthony Awards Nominees", "Malice Domestic Convention - Bethesda, MD", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diane_Mott_Davidson&oldid=988449365, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2012, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SELIBR identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 November 2020, at 07:14. Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson, is another entertaining read in the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. Davidson's series, featuring caterer and crime solver Goldy Bear Schulz, serves up tasty stories with clever plots that will make you hungry for more. She also writes many political articles on American Thinker. Grace, that’s true about the vivid characters. She has a beautiful website and is on Facebook and Pinterest, but not active on either. Here’s an entertaining post on the series from the Clothes in Books blog. Unfortunately, I did not like Crunch Time. I didn’t find information on this author. Yes. She said nothing about future projects. As a bonus, I’ve added some great new-to-me books to my TBR list. 13K likes. The main character in Mott Davidson's novels is Goldy Schulz, a small town caterer who also solves murder mysteries in her spare time. , Thanks for asking. d posts on 9/18/2012 1:52:44 PM i have read all of diane mott davidsons books up to cruch time-why did she quit writing? I’m a huge Goldy Schulz fan, so when I saw Diane Mott Davidson finally had a new book out, I pre-ordered the e-book immediately. Unfortunately, Ms. Davidson chose to change almost nothing . I am currently reading book two. Wren Her sleuth is Conan Flagg, a former intelligence agent, who owns a bookstore in Oregon. The first twelve books of the series describe a few recipes in between their texts. Odd Thomas Series by Dean Koontz . This was the first book in the series set in Mitford, North Carolina, with one of the main characters being Father Tim Kavanagh.. After Karon originally ended the Mitford series in 2005 (although it was restarted in 2014), she went on to start the Father Tim series. At least as authors we get to leave a legacy. However, much as Emily Brightwell has written so many interesting books, so far none of her books seems to have been adopted in formats such as a movie or in a TV show. Goldy's Kitchen Cookbook goes on sale September 22nd. I’m now following her on Twitter. She hasn’t responded to these inquiries. I have not really found anything except other articles discussing her “disappearance”. "This is definitely a starter for fans of Diane Mott Davidson, Lou Jane Temple, and Virginia Rich." To learn more about her, you can check out her profile on Goodreads , Fantastic Fiction , Wikipedia , Facebook and Harper Collins publishing website . I got tired of hearing how terrible John Richard was, and yes, he's a vile creature, but stop telling me. Jo Dereske, author of the series starring Miss Zukas, a librarian in Washington State. At the start of the series, Goldy is a recently divorced mother with a young son trying to make a living as a caterer in the fictional town of Aspen Meadow, CO. As the series progresses, new characters are introduced that change Goldy's professional and personal life. New York Times bestselling author Diane Mott Davidson wrote three novels before one was accepted for publication—when she was 41. I however was disappointed in the flatally flaky cookies. ©2018 by MaryJanice Davidson. Stuff I Did. Sparkle Hayter: Her main character is Robin Hudson, a NYC cable news reporter. I mentioned Jill in one of my earlier posts but I’m still coming up with nothing on her current status. I like Diane Mott Davidson a lot, but her previous books lacked a tight focus of characters and plot (besides Goldy and Arch). I sent her a friend request back in January but she hasn’t accepted. Diane Mott Davidson is the author of 18 mysteries featuring caterer and amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz. On July 31 I sent her an email that bounced. Now, Diane Mott Davidson, who masterfully served up The Last Suppers, Killer Pancake, and Dying for Chocolate, returns with an irresistible five-star helping of suspense. She has been named Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and has received the Anthony Award and the Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Award. Goldy's Kitchen Cookbook goes on sale September 22nd. Find bibliographies for the above authors on Stop You’re Killing Me, a great resource for mystery lovers. On the post you’ll find links to her Facebook fan page that she shares with two other authors. The interview, available back in February, no longer exists. Dying for Chocolate (Goldy Schulz Book 2) - Kindle edition by Davidson, Diane Mott. Several recipes are included in each book, and each novel title is a play on a food or drink word. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sticks & Scones (Goldy Schulz Book 10). Shop the All-New HPB.com! This was my first Diane Mott Davidson book. This is the response: As far as I know, Sue Henry has not published anything since 2010. Diane Mott Davidson (1949 – Present) writes cozy mystery fiction. Diane Mott Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. Diane Mott Davidson has compiled the recipes from the series into one cookbook, Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook: Cooking, Writing, Family, Life. They quickly become family favorites. Diane Mott Davidson is the author of 18 mysteries featuring caterer and amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz. Fascinating! This book really held everything together- the people in the book were presented in such a way that you were interested in their motives from the first page. First, a dish is introduced in the beginning of the plot and then a relevant recipe is described in the next several pages. See this article from the Denver Post and her cagey response to the question about the continuation of her series. My Oregon source fared no better, but will let me know if she hears anything. This is an address: but I really hesitate to send something to her home address. Several recipes are included in each book, and each novel title is a play on a food or drink word. She published three volumes in the series in the nineties and a fourth years later in 2015. Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson starting at $0.99. Maybe it's better. The 10 digit ISBN is 006134818X and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780061348181. The title of this book is The Whole Enchilada and it was written by Diane Mott Davidson, Diane Davidson. I sent her an email requesting an update on her writing plans, but haven’t heard back. I stumbled upon your side from a google search I did on similar culinary mystery series to the Goldy Bear series by Diane Mott Davidson. Mott Davidson studied political science at Wellesley College and lived across the hall from Hillary Clinton. So glad you enjoyed your visit to the store. He has a web site, but this bibliography from Cozy-Mystery.com looks more complete. The “Missing Author” series continues to be a hit. Several recipes are included in each … Valerie Wolzien, author of a series featuring Susan Henshaw, a Connecticut homemaker. Diane Mott Davidson will discuss and sign copies of “Crunch Time” at 2 p.m. April 7 at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota (861-5000) and at 3 p.m. April 9 at Inkwood Books, 216 S. Armenia Ave., Tampa (813-253-2638). The two had been friends and walking partners in Evergreen, Colo., where Davidson and her husband, Jim, had lived for more than 30 years. Such a loss. Sadly, a few have passed away. Co-Owner I think we can be sure it’s for the same person, as she died at age 78 and lived in Rockville http://www.collinsfuneralhome.com/harwin-patricia-rose, Even Wikipedia says Marianne Macdonald disappeared! Too bad, I loved the 2 books she did get published and would have really enjoyed seeing that series continue. Barbara Lee Sign up now for Diane Mott Davidson alerts, including news and special offers. I think she's still around. She has a really cute dog! Bantam. “Today’s foremost practitioner of the culinary whodunit.”—Entertainment Weekly“In the genre of culinary mystery writers, Davidson is a Julia Child among Betty... Free shipping over $10. I don’t know. Diane Mott Davidson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series. It was published by Avon and has a total of 448 pages in the book. Goldy Schulz novels have never been about the thrills –… She was publishing a book a year, and now nothing for about 2 years. This is the last book in Anne George's 'Southern Sisters' cozy mystery series, written shortly before the author died. Publish? Diane Mott Davidson (Includes Catering, Dying & Last Suppers) Killer Pancake & Cereal Murders audio Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook: Cooking, Writing, Family, Life ’15 Readers, if you have information on the status of an author included in these posts please leave a comment. Catering to Nobody (Goldy, Book 1) Diane Mott Davidson. Madelyn Alt, author of the Bewitching Mysteries. But family issues intervened, writing could no longer be her top priority, and traveling to publicize the books was limited. Calendar. I'm not being particularly careful about reading these books in order. For some, I’m unable to find any information, and hope that my loyal blog readers can help. Diane Mott Davidson is an American author of mystery novels that use the theme of food, an idea she got from Robert B. Parker. I’m always sad to see a series end, but life sometimes interrupts. Diane Mott Davidson is an American author of mystery novels that use the theme of food. But family issues intervened, writing could no longer be her top priority, and traveling to publicize the books was limited. This is her response (February, 2016): I’ve kept a bit of a low profile lately. It was romance writer Jasmine Cresswell who led mystery writer Diane Mott Davidson to Sarasota three years ago. And I have no intention of contacting her at work. can't wait for the next the books Great … Known as “the Julia Child of mystery writers,” Diane Mott Davidson cooks up gourmet culinary mysteries sure to please the most discriminating palates. Proudly created with Wix.com. Yes, I wouldn’t write to her home address. I write stuff. Yet ... Tempe launches her own investigation, which is not so much off the books as against the books. The luscious recipes included at the end are icing on the cake. Diane Mott Davidson. I love her Goldy books, by the way. There are some rumors that she has health problems, but I do not know if they are based on fact. On April 19, Lindsay P posted this comment: "Hello Danna!! The Whole Enchilada, the 17th book in Diane Mott Davidson's Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery series, is the apparent conclusion to the series. Dana Stabenow, author of the Alaska-based Kate Shugak series. In fact, I just finished rereading Dying for Chocolate. I too was very saddened when Diane Mott Davidson seemed to have retired from writing. Diane Mott Davidson has taken an idea and ran with it. I contacted her, asking about her writing plans. Sometimes it’s really frustrating when I can’t find out anything about them. Another author is Patricia Harwin – I absolutely loved her books, she only wrote two. Valerie Wolzien responded to my request on her writing status. The Goldy Schulz series is a series of thriller, suspense, and mystery books written by one of the highly successful novelists from America named Diane Mott Davidson. She has since written 14 more mysteries, all featuring Goldy the cate… In fact, a post of a recipe from one of her extremely enjoyable novels even won 2nd place in an online competition at The Kitchn so she and I (or at least her books and I) are very old friends. Currently, Diane Davidson lives in Evergreen along with her family. I’ve mentioned my little love affair with Diane Mott Davidson’s culinary mysteries in the past. But I’d have to upgrade to the premium edition of LinkedIn and I’d just as soon not do that. When a dish is first described in the novel, the relevant recipe followed within the next few pages. This particular edition is in a Mass Market Paperback format. The story stumbles to a rather too-simple conclusion to a series for which I had somewhat higher hopes. ANSWER 0 accurateanne ANSWERS: 1. debtahals wears a curiosity COAT. I enjoyed it and looking forward to reading others. They published The Poplar Creek Murders in 2015, and Murder in Macon in 2013. Mystery connoisseurs relish her elaborate plots and fast-paced action amid scenic Colorado settings. Flat 1, 2 Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NB She said right on her website that she lived on Muswell Hill, London and this address comes right up on Google. So when her editor retired she decided to retire as well. She last published The Real Thing as an ebook in 2013. I miss her. I did some investigating about one of my favorite authors, Dianne Day, and was sorry to read that she died in 2013. Jerrilyn Farmer used to teach creative writing at UCLA, but she’s not on the current online schedule. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Dying for Chocolate (Goldy Schulz Book 2). [5] Double Shot, the 12th novel, marked a change in the publishing of these recipes. However, in the 12th book of the series titled Double Shot, author Davidson has changed the usual style of writing. The luscious recipes included at the end are icing on the cake. Rainy Retreat Books, Marne Davis Kellogg, creator of Kick Keswick, a retired master jewel thief. Definitely worth checking out!" Diane Mott Davidson (born March 22, 1949) is an American author of mystery novels that use the theme of food, an idea she got from Robert B. Parker. [citation needed], Goldy’s Kitchen Cookbook: Cooking, Writing, Family, Life (2015), Mott Davidson was nominated for both the 1991 Anthony Award and the 1990 Agatha Award for Catering to Nobody in the "Best First Novel" category. Welcome to Diane Mott Davidson Book List! You could try emailing her as well. Write? I’m Jay and I live in NYC. By profession, I work in technology. M.K. -- Library Journal "A totally enjoyable read. … [9780553567731] Diane Mott Davidson lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with her husband and three sons and is at work on her next novel. Stuff You Want Me To Do. To learn more about her, you can check out her profile on Goodreads, Fantastic Fiction, Wikipedia, Facebook and Harper Collins publishing website. Who was rejected by Mills & Boon before becoming a bestselling author? 13K likes. I owned a bakery for several years and have been catering now for about 15, so I am by no means a novice cook . She has been named Writer of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers and has received the Anthony Award and the Romantic Times Reader’s Choice Award. Diane Mott Davidson is the author of 18 mysteries featuring caterer and amateur sleuth Goldy Schulz. Her characters, Goldy, Tom, Arch, and Marla are so much fun to read about! 10 talking about this. Nina Wright created Whiskey Mattimoe, a widowed real estate broker in Michigan, I friended Nina Wright on Facebook. Here is a lovely tribute to her. Goldy Bear Culinary Mysteries by Diane Mott Davidson . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Diane Ackerman Books, Hardcover Diane Ackerman, Books Diane Mott Davidson, Dian Parkinson In Magazine Back Issues, History Paperback Books Diane Ackerman, Crime & Thriller Diane Mott Davidson Books, 1st Edition Diane Mott Davidson Books The novels have become must reads for most of her followers, some of whom have been following Goldy’s exploits since the year 1990. About Me. Fans of Diane Mott Davidson buy her Colorado-based culinary mysteries not just for the stories but also for the recipes. Released: Aug. 27, 2013. I think you’ve got a great idea here- to look for authors who’ve stopped publishing for whatever reason. I sent her a Facebook friend request a while back but she hasn’t accepted. Good luck with your books. Pat posts on 9/28/2011 11:47:30 AM I have truly enjoyed all of Diane Mott Davidson's books, but am very disappointed to say that I will not be reading her anymore. I had no luck finding information on her. 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