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Diane Bator

Biography

Diane Bator has been a writer since she was able to hold a pencil and tell a story. An avid hiker, Reiki Master and martial artist, she loves to make a mess in the kitchen and putters in the garden at will. Joining the Headwaters Writers' Group in 2007 was the catalyst for unearthing several old writing projects. Her first murder mystery, Murder on Manitou, was published after winning a writing contest in 2010. She lives in Ontario

Where to find Diane Bator online

Website: http://penspaintsandpaper.com/index.html
Twitter: @dibator
Facebook: Facebook profile
Blog: http://dbator.blogspot.ca/

Series

A Glitter Bay Mystery by
What do a trunk full of vintage clothes, a handsome land developer, and a fifty year old diamond heist have in common? Laken Miller receives a trunk full of expensive vintage clothing and a stack of newspaper clippings about a fifty-year old diamond heist. Now all she has to do is figure out who murdered Tilly San Vicente before the killer silences her as well.
All That Sparkles
Price: $3.99 USD.
Wild Blue Mysteries by
The women of Packham are going to drive the sleuths of Wild Blue Detective Agency to drink -- if they don't get them killed first. Diane Bator's Wild Blue Mysteries feature female sleuths in three challenging and thrilling mysteries. The Bookstore Lady - Book 1 The Mystery Lady - Book 2 The Bakery Lady - Book 3
The Bakery Lady
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Bookstore Lady
Price: $3.99 USD.
The Mystery Lady
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

All That Shimmers by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 75,060. Language: English. Published: May 1, 2023 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Suspense, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
When Laken Miller moves into the apartment above Vintage Sage, it seems all of Glitter Bay goes crazy, especially when Laken suspects her new home is haunted.
Dead Man's Doll by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 78,080. Language: English. Published: October 1, 2022 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
Christmas blooms in Sugarwood in the form of a brightly lit tree in town square, colourful ornaments, and a snowstorm. It’s just Audra Clemmings’ luck that she literally stumbles over the local butcher in Miss Lavinia’s shop.
The Conned Lady by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 77,960. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2022 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
Eccentric romance novelist Mimsy Lexington has a secret. When she approaches Katie Mullins to help find details around her late husband’s death
Dead Without Remorse by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 44,520. Language: English. Published: August 1, 2021 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(4.00 from 1 review)
An explosion leaves a gaping hole in the streetscape where the Nine Lives Consignment Shop and the former martial arts school once stood. When police find remains of a bomb inside, Gilda Wright needs to track a killer before her suspects scatter like debris.
All That Shines by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 75,290. Language: English. Published: March 1, 2021 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Sage Miller is knee deep in fashion designers—whether she wants them in her new vintage boutique or not. One winds up dead, Another isn’t what he seems, A third is treasure hunting.
Drop Dead Cowboy by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 73,040. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2020 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
Audra Clemmings loves Halloween. At least until she sees the display of voodoo dolls in the shop next door that resembles nearly everyone in Sugarwood, Ontario—including her.
Dead Without Shame by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 64,200. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2020 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
Once more, Gilda considers leaving the karate school to work for her friend Happy (no one has ever called him Harvey). When three men rob Happy Harvey’s Hangover Hut killing the woman at the front counter, Gilda is stunned to think that could have been her.
All That Sparkles by
Series: A Glitter Bay Mystery. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 70,760. Language: English. Published: February 14, 2019 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
(4.00 from 1 review)
What do a trunk full of vintage clothes, a handsome land developer, and a fifty year old diamond heist have in common? Laken Miller receives a trunk full of expensive vintage clothing and a stack of newspaper clippings about a fifty-year old diamond heist. Now all she has to do is figure out who murdered Tilly San Vicente before the killer silences her as well.
The Painted Lady by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 71,860. Language: English. Published: January 31, 2019 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Romance » Suspense
The pieces of Christina Davidson's life have built up into place over the past few months, despite the one last secret she's trying hard to hide. When Leo Blue returns to town, then people from her past turn up, her carefully constructed walls begin to crumble and the only people who can help her now are the men of the Wild Blue Detective Agency.
Dead Without Pride by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 69,800. Language: English. Published: November 3, 2018 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
Gilda Wright has always had an open mind about the spiritual world. Dating the hot sensei at her martial arts school, Mick Williams, has taught her that mind, body, and spirit have a strong connection. But when her good friend and sometimes flirtation, Kane Garrick hires a pretty psychic at his New Age store, Gilda finds herself torn...
Dead Without Glory by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 77,200. Language: English. Published: August 6, 2018 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Amateur sleuth
One body on the beach. One crazy man with a sword accused. One feisty receptionist on the case. Gilda Wright’s life seems to finally be on track. Her love life is looking up and she’s planning and promoting a grand opening extravaganza for Sensei Mick Williams’ new martial arts school
Dead Without Honor by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 86,120. Language: English. Published: May 29, 2018 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
(4.00 from 1 review)
Gilda Wright thinks she’s landed a dream job as the receptionist at a karate school. Her boss, Sensei Mick Williams, is almost as demanding as he is sexy, but Gilda is inspired by the strength and courage of the people around her. When Gilda finds the body of one of the instructors in the dojo with a sword through his chest, she must find her own inner strength and fast!
The Bakery Lady by
Series: Wild Blue Mysteries. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 82,480. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2015 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
From the moment Leo Blue meets the local tattoo artist's sister Christina, he's drawn into a web of bread dough and lies. Christina Davidson has returned to Packham with a duffel bag full of secrets. Leo soon discovers her biggest secret is Christina's alter ego and her husband, who stands accused of murdering an up-and-coming artist.
The Mystery Lady by
Series: Wild Blue Mysteries. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 87,050. Language: English. Published: January 5, 2015 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Cozy
Danny Walker used to enjoy chasing criminals, but after being kidnapped and nearly killed, he longs to close the Wild Blue Detective Agency to live a simpler life. Forced to take leave from the police force, he has a long way to go to convince the shrink he's even close to sane, especially when he helps his former partner solve a series of murders that endangers the woman he's tailing.
The Bookstore Lady by
Series: Wild Blue Mysteries. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 88,670. Language: English. Published: July 12, 2013 by BWL Publishing Inc.. Categories: Fiction » Romance » Action/adventure, Fiction » Mystery & detective » Women Sleuths
Book One of the Wild Blue Mysteries. Danny Walker is tracking Paulina Chourney who fell deep into the dark side of life and is lucky to get out before her boyfriend Maddox kills her. She escapes Maddox and arrives in a small town, which she sees as a blessing in disguise since the men she worked for would never think to look for her in a lazy, backwater place like Packham.

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