Simone Stier writes cozy mysteries packed with quirky characters, small-town secrets and an alarming number of (fictional) murders. Fueled by Earl Grey and baked goods, she plots crimes in local coffee shops. She lives in North Carolina with her adorable dog and her husband Peter, who also happens to be her writing partner. Simone Stier writes humorous cozy mysteries with witty female sleuths, small-town secrets, and quirky communities. Set in Southern towns like Magnolia Grove and Southport, her stories mix coffee shop intrigue, friendship, and heartwarming whodunits. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Peter, her partner in both writing and cold plunging.