Books in Order: A Deep Dive into the World of Blaize Clement
Born in 1932 and flourishing until 2011, Blaize Clement was a striking figure in the world of American mystery writing. Known for her intriguing novels, she also released a notable work under the pseudonym of Lee Silvey. Her legacy lives on in the heart-warming Dixie Hemingway cozy mystery series, now skillfully continued by her son, John Clement.
An Insight into Blaize Clement’s Life
Before she ventured into the literary realm, Clement carved out a successful career as a clinical psychologist, having studied at the prestigious University of Houston and Baylor University. Known for her fondness towards creatures, she rolled the essence of animals into her books, creating a unique narrative style that showcased them in an enlightened and noble light. This affection for animals is a prevailing theme in her work, probably influenced by her love for Rudyard Kipling. Clement held such a deep-rooted adoration for The Elephant’s Child that she would plead her children to listen to her readings. This love survived through generations, as she even recorded herself reading it for her grandchildren.
Books in Order: Blaize Clement’s Journey into Writing
Blaize Clement began her writing journey at the golden age of 73 in 2005, with her first novel titled Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter. Clement spent the last few months of her life diligently working on The Cat Sitter’s Pajamas and The Cat Sitter’s Cradle. Even as she battled cancer, her love for writing did not dim. Her son, John, took over her work, becoming her writing ally during those challenging times. Below is a list of Blaize Clement’s books in order from when they were first released:
Publication Order of A Dixie Hemingway Mystery Books
| Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter | (2005) |    |
| Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund | (2007) | |
| Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues | (2008) | |
| Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof | (2009) | |
| Raining Cat Sitters and Dogs | (2010) | |
| Cat Sitter Among the Pigeons | (2010) | |
| The Cat Sitter’s Pajamas | (2012) | |
| The Cat Sitter’s Cradle | (2013) | |
| The Cat Sitter’s Nine Lives | (2014) | |
| The Cat Sitter’s Whiskers | (2015) | |
| The Cat Sitter and the Canary | (2016) | |