About Gigi

Hi, all! Here’s a little bit about me, including answers to some frequently asked questions. My official bios (short, medium, and long) are available on the press kit page.

I’m a USA Today bestselling and award-winning mystery author, breast cancer survivor, and accidental almost-vegan. I’m the child of academics from New Mexico and the southern tip of India, and I spent my childhood tagging along on their research trips around the world, which is what inspired my fiction. I now live outside San Francisco with my husband and a gargoyle who watches over the garden.

I write the Accidental Alchemist mysteries, Secret Staircase mysteries, Jaya Jones Treasure Hunt mysteries, and locked-room mystery short stories. My debut novel, Artifact, was awarded a Malice Domestic Grant and named a “Best of 2012” Debut Novel by Suspense Magazine, and my fiction has received Agatha, Anthony, Lefty, and Derringer Awards, and been a finalist for the Edgar Award. Along with Kellye Garrett and Walter Mosley, I’m one of the co-founders of Crime Writers of Color.

My two 2024 releases are A Midnight Puzzle (Secret Staircase Mystery #3) and The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone (Accidental Alchemist Mystery #8). The next books in each series will be out in 2025, and I’m also currently working on a couple of secret projects. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be more Accidental Alchemist books?

Yes! I’m already at work on the ninth novel in the series, A Gargoyle’s Guide to Murder. You can learn about whole series, including one novella, here.

What about jaya jones novels?

I’m not done with Jaya, but I’m not yet sure when she’ll be back. I had a research trip planned for the spring of 2020, which was canceled when the pandemic began, so I switched gears. But I have notebooks filled with more Jaya ideas that I hope to get back to soon.

ARE GIGI’S BOOKS AVAILABLE AS AUDIOBOOKS?

Yes! All of my books are available as audiobooks. I’m so happy to have fabulous narrators.

I bought the audiobook. How do I find the recipes?

Audiobook listeners can download the recipes from each book here (and also on Audible.com where they link them as a “reference guide”).

How can I best keep up with new releases?

The best way to keep up on new releases and other news (plus fun bookish content) is to sign up for my newsletter. When you subscribe you’ll also receive a free novelette and a mini-cookbook. You can also keep up with my new releases on Amazon and BookBub, and follow me on social media (links are at the bottom of this page).

Are gigi’s books appropriate for kids?

Though my books are traditional mysteries written for adults, they are kid-friendly and don’t include any graphic violence, sex, or bad language. I usually tell people that they’re appropriate for middle-schoolers and up.

How can I get in touch with Gigi?

I love hearing from readers. The best way to get in touch with me directly is to use the contact page.