Order of Ali Brandon Books

Diane A.S. Stuckart captivates readers across multiple genres using various pen names, with Ali Brandon being her identity for beloved cozy mystery series. Born in Lubbock, Texas, and raised in Dallas, this native Texan also lived in Oklahoma City before pursuing her Journalism degree at the University of Oklahoma. She currently resides in South Florida.

Writing as Alexa Smart, Stuckart launched her publishing career in 1994 with the historical romance "Masquerade." Nearly two decades later, she expanded into historical mysteries under her own name, releasing "The Queen's Gambit" in 2008. The Ali Brandon persona emerged in 2011 with "Double Booked for Death," introducing readers to the charming Black Cat Bookshop Mysteries series.

This versatile author demonstrates remarkable range, seamlessly transitioning between the romantic intrigue of historical fiction as Alexa Smart, the atmospheric puzzles of historical mysteries as Diane A.S. Stuckart, and the cozy charm of contemporary bookshop mysteries as Ali Brandon. Her journalism background adds authentic detail to her storytelling, while her Texas roots and diverse life experiences enrich her compelling narratives across all three writing identities.