Diana Orgain

Diana Orgain is a successful American author, well-known for her cozy mystery novels. Born and raised in San Francisco, Orgain was an avid reader of mystery books from a young age, particularly fascinated by the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. Her love for reading these series sparked a dream of becoming a writer, a dream that would eventually come to fruition. Orgain attended San Francisco State University, where she earned her B.A. and M.F.A. in Creative Writing, with a minor in acting.

Orgain's writing career has seen significant success, with some of her books becoming USA Today's bestsellers. Her Maternal Instincts Mysteries series, which includes books like "Bundle of Trouble," "Motherhood is Murder," "Formula for Murder," and "Nursing a Grudge," has been particularly well-received. In addition to this series, Orgain has also penned the Love or Money Mysteries and The Roundup Crew Mysteries, showcasing her versatility as a writer.

Orgain's accomplishments extend beyond her work as a solo author. She is also the New York Times Bestselling co-author of the Scrapbooking Mystery Series with Laura Childs. Moreover, she has collaborated with other USA Today Bestselling Authors, Leslie Langtry, Traci Andrighetti, and Arlene Mcfarlane, in the release of "4 Sleuths and a Bachelorette." Currently, Orgain is working on the next release in the Maternal Instincts Mystery series, "Murder Comes Crawling." Readers who wish to stay updated on Orgain's latest releases can visit her website at dianaorgain.com.
Cooking Up Murder Books
# Title Year
1 Murder as Sticky as Jam 2018
2 Murder as Sweet as Honey 2021
3 Murder as Savory as Biscuits 2021
Gold Strike Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Dying for Gold 2021
2 Runaway Murder 2021
3 Murder at the Clock Tower 2021
iWitch Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Witch Called Wanda 2017
2 I Wanda Put a Spell on You 2017
3 Brewing up Murder 2017
Love Or Money Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A First Date with Death 2015
2 A Second Chance at Murder 2016
3 Third Time's a Crime 2017
Maternal Instincts Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Bundle of Trouble 2009
2 Motherhood is Murder 2010
3 Formula for Murder 2011
4 Nursing a Grudge 2013
5 Pampered to Death 2017
6 Killer Cravings 2018
7 A Deathly Rattle 2020
8 Rockabye Murder 2021
9 Prams and Poison 2021
10 Lethal Lullaby 2021
11 Cereal Killer 2021
12 Double Trouble 2022
13 Murder Comes Crawling 2023
14 Drowning in Diapers 2023
15 Dying for a Nap 2024
Roundup Crew Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Yappy Hour 2015
2 Trigger Yappy 2016
3 Murder at Yappy Hour 2019
Scrapbooking Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 Keepsake Crimes 2003
2 Photo Finished 2004
3 Bound for Murder 2004
4 Motif for Murder 2006
5 Frill Kill 2007
6 Death Swatch 2008
7 Tragic Magic 2009
8 Fiber and Brimstone 2010
9 Skeleton Letters 2011
10 Postcards from the Dead 2012
11 Gilt Trip 2013
12 Gossamer Ghost 2014
13 Parchment and Old Lace 2015
14 Crepe Factor 2016
15 Glitter Bomb 2018
16 Mumbo Gumbo Murder 2019
Vicente Domingo Books
# Title Year
1 Destruction 2014
Killer Foursome Mystery Books (with Leslie Langtry, with Traci Andrighetti, with Arlene McFarlane)
# Title Year
1 4 Sleuths & A Bachelorette 2022
2 4 Sleuths & A Burlesque Dancer 2022
Diana Orgain Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Bake, Love, Write 2014