Why do you write the genre that you write?
I like writing cozy mysteries because of the whodunit aspect. I grew up on Encyclopedia Brown and progressed to Agatha Christie’s books, often reading alongside my mom. I also enjoy humorous mysteries because they make me laugh and bring joy when I need hope.

Tell us how you got into writing?
I used to have fun on my dad’s old typewriter, and he’d take my kiddie stories to work with him. In high school, I was involved in journalism, yearbook, the literary magazine, and a young poets’ organization. I put it aside during graduate studies and when I pursued professional geriatric social work but eventually returned back to writing.

What’s next for you?
November will be a busy month for me. I’m part of the wonderful Midnight Hour: A Chilling Anthology of Crime Fiction from 20 Authors of Color coming out on November 9th from Crooked Lane Books. The next in my Sassy Cat Mystery series, Mimi Lee Cracks the Code, will release on November 30th.

What are you reading now?
I recently finished Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden, an amazing debut that brings to life Lakota culture and brims with suspense. On my TBR list: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto.

Where can we find you?
You can connect with me on my author website at jenniferjchow.com and sign up for my quarterly newsletter (which comes with a free short story!). I’m also on:
Instagram: @jenjchow
Facebook: @JenJChow
Twitter: @JenJChow

Now to have some fun . . .

Vanilla or chocolate
Both, but chocolate has a slight edge.

Pizza or burgers
Pizza, especially if eating it in Italy.

Broccoli or squash
Broccoli (such cute tree shapes!).

Breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Dinner. . .with dessert.

Mountain or beach
Mountain, especially for writing or relaxing.

Introvert or Extrovert
Introvert (although I tested in between the two in college).

And even more fun . . .

You are stranded on a deserted island. What are your three must-haves?
Sunscreen, water (or maybe fresh coconut juice), and lots of books!

My bio:
Jennifer J. Chow is the Lefty Award-nominated author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries. The first in the series, Mimi Lee Gets A Clue, was selected as an Overdrive Recommended Read, a PopSugar’s Best Summer Beach Read, and a Reader’s Digest Best Read from the 2020 Quarantine Book Club. She’s active in Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and Crime Writers of Color. Connect with Jennifer online at jenniferjchow.com.