Diane Vallere

Diane Vallere is a highly accomplished American author, best known for her cozy mystery, humor, and chick lit novels. She has written several successful series, including the Samantha Kidd/Style & Error Mysteries, Mad For Mod Mysteries, Material Witness Mysteries, and Costume Shop Mysteries. Vallere's love for mystery and fashion began at a young age, as she grew up reading Trixie Belden mysteries and Vogue magazine. She has since combined her passion for fashion and mystery to create intriguing plots for her series.

Vallere is not only a talented writer but also a fashion enthusiast, with a keen eye for accessories. She has translated her knowledge of fashion into her writing, making her characters stand out with their unique styles. Her protagonists often have a love for fashion, and accessories play a significant role in the storyline. Vallere's attention to detail in her descriptions of fashion and accessories adds depth to her characters and helps create a vivid image of the setting.

Apart from her writing and fashion expertise, Vallere has an impressive academic background. She has a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising and a Master's degree in Textiles. Her education has provided her with a solid foundation in fashion and textiles, which has undoubtedly contributed to her success as a writer.

Vallere's work has received critical acclaim, and she is a national bestselling author. She has been nominated for several awards, including the Lefty Award for her Material Witness series. Her writing has been praised for its humor, strong female characters, and intriguing plots. Vallere's ability to create spunky sleuths in fun settings has captured the hearts of many readers, making her a popular author in the cozy mystery genre.
Style & Error Mysteries/Samantha Kidd Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Designer Dirty Laundry 2012
2 Buyer, Beware 2013
3 The Brim Reaper 2013
4 Some Like It Haute 2015
5 Grand Theft Retro 2016
6 Pearls Gone Wild 2016
7 Cement Stilettos 2017
8 Panty Raid 2018
9 Union Jacked 2019
10 Slay Ride 2019
11 Tough Luxe 2021
12 Fahrenheit 501 2021
13 Stark Raving Mod 2022
14 Gilt Trip 2023
Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Books
# Title Year
1 Pillow Stalk 2012
2 Other People's Baggage 2012
3 That Touch of Ink 2013
4 With Vics You Get Eggroll 2015
5 The Decorator Who Knew Too Much 2017
6 Midnight Ice 2018
7 The Pajama Frame 2018
8 Lover Come Hack 2018
9 Apprehend Me No Flowers 2020
10 Teacher's Threat 2021
11 The Kill of it All 2022
12 Love Me or Grieve Me 2022
13 Please Don't Push Up the Daisies 2023
Mad For Mod Mystery/Madison Night Series in Chronological Order
# Title Year
1 Midnight Ice 2018
2 Pillow Stalk 2012
3 That Touch of Ink 2013
4 With Vics You Get Eggroll 2015
5 The Decorator Who Knew Too Much 2017
6 The Pajama Frame 2018
7 Lover Come Hack 2018
8 Other People's Baggage 2012
9 Apprehend Me No Flowers 2020
10 Teacher's Threat 2021
11 The Kill of it All 2022
12 Love Me or Grieve Me 2022
13 Please Don't Push Up the Daisies 2023
Material Witness Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Suede to Rest 2014
2 Crushed Velvet 2015
3 Silk Stalkings 2016
Costume Shop Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 A Disguise to Die For 2016
2 Masking for Trouble 2016
3 Dressed to Confess 2017
Sylvia Stryker Space Case Books
# Title Year
1 Fly Me to the Moon / Murder on Moon Trek 1 2017
2 I'm Your Venus 2018
3 Saturn Night Fever 2018
4 Spiders From Mars 2020
Mermaid Mystery Books
# Title Year
1 Tails from the Deep 2019
2 Murky Waters 2019
3 Sleeping With The Fishes 2019
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Bonbons for Your Brain 2019
Diane Vallere Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Fish Tales 2011
2 Other People's Baggage 2012
3 Fish Nets 2013
4 Murder-a-Go-Go's 2019
5 Promophobia: Taking the Mystery Out of Promoting Crime Fiction 2022