H.Y. Hanna is a bestselling author known for her cozy mystery novels, which often feature quirky characters, humor, and suspenseful twists. Her work includes the Oxford Tearoom Mysteries, Barefoot Sleuth Cozy Mysteries, Bewitched by Chocolate Mysteries, and English Cottage Garden Mysteries, among other series. In addition to cozy mysteries, Hanna has also written sweet romances, romantic suspense, and a series of children's middle grade mysteries.
Hanna, who also goes by Hsin-Yi, earned her BA in Biological Sciences and her MSt in Social Anthropology from Oxford University. After trying various careers, including advertising, modelling, teaching English, and dog training, Hanna returned to her first love: writing. She has won awards for her poetry, short stories, and journalism. Hanna was born in Taiwan and has lived in several different countries, including Dubai, Auckland, London, and New Jersey, before settling in Australia with her husband and rescue kitty named Muesli.