Diane Mott Davidson

Diane Mott Davidson is an American mystery writer best known for the Goldy Bear culinary mystery series, which follows a small-town Colorado caterer who keeps stumbling into murders. The first book, Catering to Nobody, appeared in 1990, and the novels include recipes and food-themed titles. She was born in Honolulu, graduated from Stanford University and lives in Evergreen, Colorado.

Her short story "Cold Turkey" won an Anthony Award, and The Whole Enchilada reached the New York Times bestseller list in 2013. Before writing full time she worked as a volunteer rape-victim counselor and a tutor in a correctional facility.