Jill Orr is a renowned American author, celebrated for her unique blend of chick-lit, mystery, humor, and comedy in her novels. She is best known for her highly amusing and delightfully comic Riley Ellison mystery series, which has been compared to the works of Kyra Davis Sophie Katz and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum books by Booklist in their starred review. The series has been well-received by industry professionals and readers alike, earning a Silver Falchion nomination, a starred review and "Best Book of the Week" from Library Journal, and a Midwest Connections pick.
Before turning to book writing, Jill Orr was a columnist for COMO magazine for over a decade. Her work has also been featured in National Horseman, Waterways Magazine, and the Columbia Business Times. Orr is a proud member of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. In addition to her mystery series, Orr has also penned the non-fiction work "HOW NOT TO BE OLD (EVEN IF YOU ARE)," which became a #1 Amazon Bestseller in the categories of Internet & Social Media humor, Aging Parents, and Cultural, Ethnic & Regional humor in its first week after publication. The book has been praised as "comic gold and a public service," making it the perfect gift for anyone who is older today than they were yesterday.
Jill Orr is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism. She currently resides in Columbia, Missouri with her husband and two teenage children. Originally from Chicago, Orr moved to Columbia, Missouri to attend the University of Missouri where she received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism and then went on to earn her master’s degree in Social Work. However, these days the only social work she does is at cocktail parties, and she sometimes wishes her degrees were in What’s For Dinner and Decoding the Teenage Eye Roll. Despite her busy schedule, Orr continues to captivate audiences with her wit and humor, solidifying her place as a beloved author in the literary world.