The Journey of Renowned Author, Cynthia Baxter
Renowned for her magical touch on paper, Cynthia Baxter is a highly celebrated American author. With several strings to her bow, this multi-talented wordsmith specializes in various genres ranging from mystery and romance to women’s fiction and horror novels. These genres cater to both adult and young adult enthusiasts.
A Stellar Career in Storytelling
Before her illustrious career kicked off, Baxter developed her unique storytelling style under the pseudonym, Artemis Blair. Using this nom de plume, Baxter conjured a fascinating array of teen, women’s and horror fictions, which significantly contributed to the body of American literature. Notably, Blair authored the enchanting Pratt Twins, Rule Cats, and Dogs Enigma series as well as the spine-chilling Murder Packs a Bag Mysteries series.
Subsequently, Baxter expanded her rich career portfolio from the realm of literature to journalism. Equipped with a flair for words, she wrote numerous compelling pieces for top newspapers and magazines. Moreover, Baxter passed on her writing expertise by teaching at Hofstra University, where she groomed a new generation of promising writers.
The Grand Transition to Baxter
Marking a pivotal point in her writing career, Baxter made her debut as a published author under her own name in 1981, launching the novel Once There Was a Fat Girl. Later in 2004, Baxter, primarily recognized for her cozy mysteries, began her Reigning Cats and Dogs Mysteries series with the widely acclaimed novel Dead Canaries Don’t Sing. This series reintroduced readers to former titles which had gone out of print, reigniting the spark of Baxter’s unique narrative style.
The following is an extensive list of Cynthia Baxter’s books in order from their initial release:
| The Banana Split Affair | (1984) |    |
| The Hot Fudge Sunday Affair | (1985) | |
| Strawberry Summer | (1986) | |
| The Pumpkin Principle | (1986) | |
| Marshmallow Masquerade | (1987) | |
| The Candy Cane Caper | (1987) | |
| The Pink Lemonade Charade | (1988) | |
| The Double-Dip Disguise | (1988) | |
| The Popcorn Project | (1989) | |
| The Apple Pie Adventure | (1989) | |
| The Jelly Bean Scheme | (1990) | |
| The Lollipop Plot | (1990) | |
| The Coconut Connection | (1991) | |