Diane Mott Davidson is an acclaimed American novelist, best known for her food-themed mystery novels. She was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1949 and received her early education at St. Anne's School, where her English teacher first encouraged her to pursue her dreams of becoming a writer. Davidson later attended Wellesley College, where she was recognized as a Wellesley Scholar, before transferring to Stanford University to complete her studies. She eventually earned a double major in Art History and Political Science.
Davidson's writing career took off after she had written three novels and was 41 years old. Her first published work featured Goldy the caterer, a character that would become a staple in her subsequent mystery novels. To date, she has written a total of 17 mysteries, many of which have become New York Times bestsellers. Davidson's unique storytelling style combines her love for food with intriguing mysteries, and she often includes several recipes in each book to bring the food theme to life.
In addition to her success as a novelist, Davidson has also made a name for herself as a short story and poetry writer. She has won the Anthony Award from Bouchercon and has been nominated for the Agatha, another Anthony, and the Macavity Award. In 1993, she was named Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Writer of the Year. Despite her many achievements, Davidson remains committed to giving back to her community. She has volunteered for various organizations, including serving as a tutor in a correctional facility, a rape-victim counselor, and a member of the Board of Examining Chaplains of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado.
Davidson is married to her husband, Jim, and they have three sons, a daughter-in-law, two grandchildren, and a basset hound. They currently reside in Colorado.