Debra H. Goldstein

Debra H. Goldstein is an accomplished author, known for her cozy mystery series, "Sarah Blair." In addition to her work as a writer, Goldstein has also served as a judge, litigator, and civil volunteer. She is a wife and mother, and her experiences in these various roles have undoubtedly influenced her writing.

Born in Newark, Goldstein has had a successful career as a writer. She is the author of several books, including "Five Belles Too Many," "Four Cuts Too Many," "Three Treats Too Many," "Two Bites Too Many," and "One Taste Too Many." In addition to her cozy mystery series, Goldstein has also written standalone novels, such as "Should Have Played Poker: a Carrie Martin and the Mah Jongg Players Mystery" and "Maze in Blue," a mystery set on the University of Michigan’s campus.

Goldstein's writing has been recognized with numerous accolades. Her short stories and essays have been published in various periodicals and anthologies, including Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. She has been named a finalist for the Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Silver Falchion awards. Goldstein has also served in leadership roles for Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, including as president of the Southeast region of MWA and the largest SinC chapter, the Guppies.

Despite her many accomplishments, Goldstein remains humble and dedicated to her craft. She is an active community volunteer in Birmingham, Alabama, where she resides with her husband. Her website, DebraHGoldstein.com provides more information about her writings, and readers can also connect with her on Facebook at facebook.com/DebraHGoldsteinAuthor. As Goldstein herself says, "It's Not Always a Mystery."
Sarah Blair Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 One Taste Too Many 2018
2 Two Bites Too Many 2019
3 Three Treats Too Many 2020
4 Four Cuts Too Many 2021
5 Five Belles Too Many 2022
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Maze in Blue 2011
2 Should Have Played Poker 2016
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Night They Burned Miss Dixie’s Place 2018
Debra H. Goldstein Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Bake, Love, Write 2014
2 The Killer Wore Cranberry: A Fourth Meal of Mayhem 2014
3 Malice Domestic 14 2019
4 Fishy Business 2019
5 The Eyes of Texas 2019
6 Writers Crushing COVID-19 2020
7 Masthead 2020
8 Murder by the Glass 2021
9 The Perp Wore Pumpkin: A Humorous Crime Anthology to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank 2023