Jane Elzey

Jane Elzey writes Southern humorous mysteries for women who like their friendships fierce, their secrets messy, and their murders (kind of) funny. Perfect for fans of Janet Evanovich, Jana DeLeon, and Tonya Kappes.

The Cardboard Cottage Mystery series follows four unlikely friends whose game night leads to laughter… and a murder. Her novels celebrate strong female friendships, small-town life, and quirky Southern sass. It’s the perfect score for readers who like their cozy mysteries clever, funny, and a teeny bit daring.

In her new series, The Snooty Foodie Mystery with a Pinch of Magic, Jane Elzey writes about food, Florida, and funny twists In a slightly magical quest.

A former journalist turned novelist, Jane Elzey writes with a storyteller’s heart, creating settings and characters so authentic they seem real. Readers describe her as “Evanovich with a Southern drawl” with equal parts wit, humor, and heart in a classic whodunit. It's murder, mischief, and entirely entertaining.

Jane was born and bred in Florida and now lives in the Arkansas Ozark Mountains with her feline family, where she’s either writing, digging in the garden, or plotting her next killer game.