Lou Jane Temple is a well-established author, particularly known for her "Heaven Lee" series of novels. Born and raised in Kansas City, Temple's journey to becoming an author and food writer has been varied and fascinating. She began her career in the food industry by catering for a rock and roll band, and later founded Café Lulu, a catering company and restaurant based in Kansas City.
Temple's skills as a restaurateur and chef have led her to provide consultation services for numerous restaurants and hotels seeking to revamp their menus. In addition to her culinary expertise, Temple has also written several culinary mysteries, including the "Heaven Lee" and "Spice Box" series, as well as the "Big Platter Cookbook," a collection of recipes. The "Heaven Lee" mysteries follow the adventures of Heaven Lee, a former lawyer, restaurant owner, and restaurateur in Kansas City.
Temple's writing has also extended to food and entertaining, and she has contributed to Kansas City Magazine. Currently residing in Kansas City, she continues to develop menus for new restaurants and write her novels. Her unique background in the food industry and her writing skills have come together to create a fascinating and engaging series of culinary mysteries.