Joanne Fluke

Joanne Fischmann
BornJoanne Gibson
Swanville, Minnesota, U.S.
Pen nameJoanne Fluke, John Fischer, R.J. Fischer, Jo Gibson, Chris Hunter, Gina Jackson, Kathryn Kirkwood
OccupationAuthor
NationalityAmerican
EducationSt. Cloud State University
California State University, San Bernardino (BA)
GenreCozy mystery, horror
Notable worksHannah Swensen mystery series

Joanne Fischmann (née Gibson,[1] born c. 1943 in Swanville, Minnesota[2]) is an American writer, using the pen name Joanne Fluke.[3] She is best known for her cozy mystery series surrounding a small-town baker, Hannah Swensen.[4] Six movies for the Hallmark Channel have been created based on her Hannah Swensen series.[1] Fluke is also known for making chocolate chip cookies for her readers.[5] Fluke has written under the pseudonyms John Fischer, R.J. Fischer, Jo Gibson, Chris Hunter, Gina Jackson and Kathryn Kirkwood.[6]

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  4. ^ Christie, Judy (23 February 2016). "Author Joanne Fluke Shares Recipes". Monroe News Star. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  5. ^ Ammeson, Jane (9 March 2014). "Joanne Fluke Cooks Up Another Sweet Murder Mystery in Latest Series". Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  6. ^ "Fluke, Joanne 1943–". Contemporary Authors, New Revision Series. Gale. 2007. Archived from the original on 2016-09-11 – via HighBeam Research.