Denise (Deni) Dietz passed away yesterday (1942-2024). Mystery writer and editor, Deni Dietz was funny and smart and a one-of-a-kind. I always enjoyed talking with her at conventions because she would always say or do something so very 'unconventional.' Deni was a supporter
of so many writers, sharing her expertise on so many subjects. She wrote several articles (and even a recipe!) over the years for the Mystery Readers Journal. She was
the author of the
Diet Club Mystery Series, several Stand Alones, and many Short stories. I
especially enjoyed her 'foodie' mysteries that were filled with humor and wit. Deni will be missed. My sympathy and love go out to her family and her many friends.
Diet Club Series:
Throw Darts at a Cheesecake
Beat up a Cookie
Chain a Lamb Chop to the Bed
Strangle a Loaf of Italian Bread
Other:
Footprints in the Butter
Fifty Cents for Your Soul
Eye of Newt
Soap Bubbles
A Woman’s Touch: 11 Stories of Murder and Misdemeanors ’10 (anthology)
An Almost Purr-fect Murder (story)
Annie and the Grateful Dead (novella)
The Sound and the Furry: Stories to Benefit the International Fund for Animal Welfare (Denise Dietz & Lillian Stewart Carl, editors)
Oh no. I hate to hear this. Deni was warm, funny, and a talented writer. Many years ago I worked with her on the plot of her novel "Chain a Lambchop to the Bed." She was so witty and so much fun to work with. Deni, you will be missed.
ReplyDeleteDP Lyle
Another shock and sad. Lovely lady.
ReplyDeleteOh no! She was unique, opinionated, forceful, entertaining … I hate hearing this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear this. She gave me my first break when I sent a manuscript in to Five Star Publishing. I'll be forever grateful.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this! Denise was my first editor
ReplyDeleteDenise wrote my first blurb when we were both Five Star authors. A warm and funny lady. RIP
ReplyDeleteDeni was the acquiring editor for my first novel. She will be missed
ReplyDeleteBaruch Dayan HaEmet! May she rest in peace
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