Jill Marie Landis is a prolific and accomplished author, having written nearly thirty novels that have earned her numerous awards and spots on national bestseller lists. She was born in the small town of Clinton, Indiana, which is best known for its "Little Italy Festival" held every year. Landis has won seven nominations for Romance Writers of America's RITA Award in Single Title and Contemporary Romance, as well as a Golden Heart and RITA Award winner.
Landis' works span various genres, including historical romances, contemporary single title romance with a hint of suspense, inspirational historical romances, and most recently, the new Tiki Goddess Mystery series. Her historical romances, such as "Summer Moon" and "Magnolia Creek," have won her many fans, and all of her historical romances are available in eBook format. She is currently living in Hawaii with her husband, Steve, where she enjoys spending time at the beach reading or writing, dancing the hula, and working on her latest project.
Landis' Tiki Goddess Mystery series, which includes books such as "Mai Tai One On," "Two to Mango," "Three to Get Lei'd," "Too Hot Four Hula," and "Hawaii Five Uh-Oh!", has been successful and well-received. She is known for her heartfelt characters and sweeping emotional stories, which have captivated readers for years. In addition to writing and spending time at the beach, Landis enjoys visiting with family and friends, raising orchids, working in her garden, playing the ukulele, dancing the hula, and quilting. She loves hearing from her readers and can be reached through her website, social media, or at The Tiki Goddess website.