VIVIEN CHIEN (she/her) was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up in a mixed-race home, making for some very interesting cultural experiences. She found her love of books and the written word at an early age while writing short stories about her classmates in elementary school. When she's not writing, Vivien enjoys frequenting local Asian restaurants, frolicking in bookstores, and searching for her next donut.

She is the author of the Noodle Shop Mystery series, including Death by Dumpling and Misfortune Cookie, which was nominated for the Lilian Jackson Braun Award.

Praise for Vivien Chien:

"My new favorite book in this series...a treasure trove of cozy elements. Wonderful, genuine, true-to-life characters, a unique setting at the Asia Village, humor, and romance balanced flawlessly with a marvelously written mystery that flowed so well it was impossible to put down." --Escape with Dollycas on Crime Rangoon

"Mayhem, murder and intrigue meld in this sharp whodunit!" --Woman's World on Peking Duck and Cover

"A worthy sophomore outing provides plenty of twists and turns and a perky, albeit conflicted, sleuth."--Kirkus Reviews

"Cozy fans rejoice! You will long for the next course that Vivien Chien serves up."--Suspense Magazine

"A fun who-dunit that's tasty and dangerous!"--Woman's World, Book Club Pick

"Chien infuses the latest deftly crafted entry in her detectable "Noodle Shop" series with plenty of wry charm and dry wit, making this yet another tempting, too-good-to-miss treat for culinary cozy fans."--Library Journal

"The endearing Lana, the relationship between the two sisters, and the restaurant framed story will all appeal to fans of Chris Cavender's Pizza Lovers mysteries."--Booklist