Joanne Fluke (born around 1943 in Swanville, Minnesota) is a female author who writes the Hannah Swensen Mysteries for Kensington Mysteries. Her mystery series is widely popular, and she is a national bestselling author; so far there are thirteen books published in the series. Her series has been known for its recipes, its comedy, and endings. Her books contain romance as well.
Joanne Fluke also published 2 novellas called "Candy Cane Murder" and "Gingerbread Cookie Murder". The 2007 and 2010 books include three stories; the other pieces were by Laura Levine and Leslie Meier.
She has also written some 30 non-Swensen books including
The Stepchild (1980)
The Other Child (1983)
Winter Chill (1984)
Cold Judgement (1985)
Vengeance is Mine (1986)
Video Kill (1989)
Final Appeal (1989)
Dead Giveaway (1990)
The Dead Girl (1993)
Fatal Identity (1993)
Deadly Memories (1995)
Joanne has also published under several pseudonyms including Jo Gibson, Chris Hunter (Eyes), John Fisher, and Gina Jackson.
She also published the following Regency Romances under the pseudonym Kathryn Kirkwood