Fiona Leitch

Fiona Leitch is a British-New Zealand author known for her humorous and engaging cozy mysteries. She gained recognition with her debut novel, "Dead in Venice," published by Audible in 2018 as a Crime Grant finalist. Her popular "Nosey Parker" series, set in Cornwall and featuring protagonist Jodie Parker, launched in 2021 with HarperCollins' One More Chapter imprint. The series combines Leitch's love of food, murder mysteries, and Cornwall with her signature wit.

Leitch's writing career spans multiple creative fields, including screenwriting and magazine contributions for football and motoring publications. Her screenplays have earned recognition, including selection as a finalist for the Athena Film Festival Writers Lab. Known for crafting flawed yet endearing female characters, Leitch infuses her stories with romantic subplots, humor, and satisfying resolutions. Her works are characterized by cozy mystery conventions with a contemporary twist.

Beyond writing, Leitch has led an eclectic life that informs her creative perspective, from DJing at underground events to appearing in low-budget commercials. Her novels have attracted attention from the entertainment industry, with adaptations currently in development with BBC Studios and Union Pictures. Now based in New Zealand, she continues to write while balancing her love of tea, Jammie Dodgers, and dramatic West Auckland beaches.