Stella Marsh
Culinary Cozy Mystery Author
Stella Marsh writes culinary cozy mysteries full of humor, shenanigans, and friendships that last a lifetime. She mixes in a healthy dose of amateur sleuthing, some slow-burn romance, and a pinch of comedy in every book she writes. Stella is a former pastry chef/caterer who still loves to cook but loves to write even more. She's an enthusiastic, if not totally successful gardener who loves travel, reading, nature, and hanging out with friends and family.
Stella grew up in the northwest, and now lives in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, daughter, and two delightfully mischievous pups. When she isn't writing, she's often cooking, gardening, hiking, or reading a good book with a pup by her side.
Featured Books
Murder in the Kitchen
The Culinary Sleuths #1
When pastry chef Olivia finds her rival dead face-down in a wedding cake, she becomes the prime suspect and must solve the case before she's the one getting iced.
Death by Chocolate
The Culinary Sleuths #2
A chocolate festival turns deadly when a food critic drops dead after sampling Olivia's truffles. Can she clear her name and catch the real killer?
A Taste of Murder
The Culinary Sleuths #3
When a local farmer is found dead at the farmers market, Olivia must sort through a bushel of suspects to find the killer before they strike again.
Coming Soon
Recipe for Revenge
The Culinary Sleuths #4
Olivia's cooking competition turns deadly when a judge is poisoned. With the competition on hold and suspicion casting a shadow over all the chefs, Olivia must find the culprit before another dish turns deadly.
Author Promises
As an author, I make specific, verifiable promises to my readers. Each promise is independently verifiable with concrete evidence.
Verification Methods
Publisher-confirmed manuscript delivery dates
Direct feedback and surveys from readers
Detailed recipe testing logs and photos
Notes from editors and beta readers
Mystery Elements
I promise that all clues needed to solve the mystery will be presented to the reader before the solution is revealed.
Romance Elements
I promise that all romantic storylines will have clear character growth and emotionally satisfying resolutions.
Upcoming Events
Book Signing at Twisted Page Bookstore
Join Stella for a reading, Q&A, and signing of her latest mystery.
Cozy Mystery Convention
Panel discussion on culinary themes in mystery fiction.
Behind the Scenes
Research Gone Wrong
That time I tried to recreate a soufflé from my book and the kitchen looked like a crime scene...
My Editor Assistant
Baxter thinks he's helping edit. His specialty is pawing the delete key at crucial moments.
Book Signing Disasters
When the bookstore accidentally advertised me as "Stella Harsh, author of cozy horror." The line of disappointed horror fans was... enlightening.
Reader Reviews
Stella's books are my absolute favorites! The recipes in 'Death by Chocolate' were spot-on and delicious. I made the triple chocolate mousse and it was divine!
I attended Stella's virtual cooking workshop. Not only was she warm and funny, but she took the time to answer all our questions. Can't wait for her next book!
The mystery plots are well-crafted, but it's the characters that keep me coming back. They feel like old friends now.
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