Ginger Bolton is a pseudonym for the accomplished cozy mystery author Janet Bolin. Bolton writes under this name to create the Deputy Donut Mysteries, a series that features Emily Westhill, who runs a donut shop in Wisconsin. The idea for a donut shop-centered series came from the real-life story of Cops & Doughnuts, as shared on their website copsdoughnuts.com.
Janet Bolin, also known as Ginger Bolton, is a Canadian author who has been nominated for an Agatha Award for her cozy mystery novels. Apart from writing as Ginger Bolton, she has written the "Threadville Mystery" series under her real name. This series, which began publication in 2011, features Willow Vanderling, who owns an embroidery shop and has a knack for solving crimes. Bolin's second book in the "Threadville" series, "Threaded for Trouble," also received an Agatha nomination.
When Ginger Bolton is not writing or reading, she enjoys crocheting, knitting, and walking her two rescue dogs. She causes trouble in her free time, which is reflected in her writing. Bolton's love for donuts and coffee is evident in her Deputy Donut series, which combines cops, crime, coffee, and donuts with a curious cat. Her characters, including Emily Westhill, interact with patrons in the town's favorite coffee shop, discussing possible culprits and the latest tragedy in their small town. Bolton's ideas come from various sources, making her stories engaging and unique.