Lisa Q. Mathews began her publishing career as a Nancy Drew book editor. She wrote for other popular kids' series, including Mary-Kate and Ashley, Sweet Dreams, and the Lizzie McGuire Mysteries. After many years in New York, she returned home to New England, where she now writes cozy mysteries for adults, including the Irish Bed & Breakfast series and the Ladies Smythe & Westin series. Her short story "Fly Me to the Morgue" was an Agatha Award finalist. A member of the mighty Quinn clan (also Nolan, Stinson, and Keady), Lisa lives in New Hampshire with her family, including a crazy golden retriever and a lucky black cat from her old Brooklyn neighborhood.