Picture a Southern storyteller who mixes sweet tea, small-town charm, and a knack for solving murders—meet Vickie Fee! Born in Memphis, Tennessee, this cozy mystery maven brought the quirky town of Dixie to life with her beloved Liv and Di in Dixie series. With a journalist’s eye for detail and a lifelong love of Nancy Drew, Fee crafts comfort-food-for-the-mind stories that keep readers guessing and giggling.
The Making of Vickie Fee
Vickie Fee grew up in Memphis, sipping sweet iced tea and devouring Nancy Drew novels, which sparked her passion for mysteries. After earning a journalism degree, she spent years reporting for small Southern newspapers, where colorful characters and tight-knit communities inspired her fictional world. Eventually, Fee swapped newsrooms for novels, moving to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with her husband, John, where she writes with a view of Lake Superior—if she cranes her neck just right.
Vickie Fee’s Unforgettable Stories
Fee’s debut, Death Crashes the Party (2015), introduces party planner Liv McKay and her best friend Di Souther, who stumble upon a corpse in a freezer while planning a Moonshine and Magnolias bash in Dixie, Tennessee. This kickoff to the Liv and Di in Dixie series blends Southern hospitality with sly humor and twisty plots. Follow-ups like It’s Your Party, Die If You Want To (2016) see Liv and Di tackling a Halloween murder, while One Fete in the Grave (2017) uncovers secrets during a Fourth of July pageant. Til Death Do Us Party (2018) takes the duo to Las Vegas for an Elvis-themed wedding gone wrong. Fee’s style is light yet sharp, weaving quirky characters, Southern traditions, and clever whodunits that feel like a warm hug with a side of suspense.
Beyond Dixie, Fee ventured into the Café Cinema Mysteries with My Fair Latte (2020), where a barista inherits a vintage movie theater in Arkansas. Her stories celebrate community, friendship, and the joy of unraveling a good mystery, all served with a Southern accent and a wink.
Why Vickie Fee Matters
Vickie Fee’s cozy mysteries offer more than just a fun read—they’re a love letter to the South’s vibrant culture and the power of friendship. Her heroines, Liv and Di, embody the spunk and loyalty that resonate with cozy mystery fans, while her small-town settings feel like home to readers craving escape. As a past president of the Malice in Memphis chapter of Sisters in Crime, Fee championed the genre, inspiring aspiring writers to embrace their inner sleuth. Her work reminds us that even in the coziest towns, secrets are always brewing.
- Born: Memphis, Tennessee
- Key Works: Liv and Di in Dixie series, Café Cinema Mysteries
- Fun Fact: Fee’s recipe for Jack Daniels whiskey balls is a Southern treat she brought to Michigan!
Snag Death Crashes the Party and dive into Vickie Fee’s delightful world of Southern sleuthing!