After More Than Two Decades at the Met, Erica Miner Has Plenty of Murder-Worthy Material

By Lynn Slaughter / November 18, 2024 /

Having spent much of my career in the performing arts, I cannot resist arts-centered mysteries, and Erica Miner’s Julia Kogan Mystery series is one of my absolute favorites! Erica’s background gives her series such richness, and I’m delighted to feature her on my blog today as she celebrates a new release in her series. First…

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From Musical Theater to YA Fantasy Author: Meet Kristina Elyse Butke

By Lynn Slaughter / November 14, 2024 /

It’s such a pleasure to welcome another young adult author (and SHU Alum!) to my blog. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her buy and contact links. First off, congratulations on the release of your YA fantasy, SON OF THE SIREN. Can you share with our readers a bit about the…

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No Shortage of Novel Ideas (Or Tattoos): Meet Fantasy Author Shaelynn Long

By Lynn Slaughter / November 7, 2024 /

One of the pleasures of featuring authors on my blog is meeting folks who write in entirely different genres than I do as a mystery author. Today I’m delighted to welcome fantasy writer Shaelynn Long. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links: Can you share with our…

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Author Lori Pollard-Johnson Talks about “The Allure of Mysteries”

By Lynn Slaughter / October 31, 2024 /

  As an avid mystery reader and writer, I’m delighted to feature mystery author Lori Pollard-Johnson’s guest essay in which she discusses why so many of us are addicted to mysteries. Lori has two recent cozy mystery releases, Corpse in the Craftsman’s Cottage and Toxic Torte. The Allure of Mysteries by Lori Pollard-Johnson          …

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A Genuine Love for Writing: Meet Horror Author Vic Kerry

By Lynn Slaughter / October 23, 2024 /

One of my favorite parts of earning my MFA in Writing Popular Fiction was being exposed to wonderful writers working in genres so different from my own. I learned that good writing is good writing, and today, I’m delighted to feature horror writer Vic Kerry, another Seton Hill University alum. You are the published author…

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From Growing Up in a Spooky House to Mystery Writing: Meet A.J. Fotheringham

By Lynn Slaughter / October 17, 2024 /

Next month, A.J. Fotheringham’s latest Bailey Summers Mystery, SUMMERS IN THE CITY, comes out. I’m delighted to feature Anne on my blog today as she talks about her writing and her background, which provided such wonderful preparation for a mystery author. What inspired you to write the Bailey Summers Mysteries? And why did you decide…

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Celebrating a New Release in Joseph R.G. DeMarco’s Marco Fontana Mystery Series

By Lynn Slaughter / October 10, 2024 /

In creating his popular Marco Fontana Mystery series, Joe DeMarco draws on his own rich background as an Italian gay man based in Philadelphia. As he notes, the city itself is a character in the series. Below are his responses to my interview questions, followed by his bio and contact/buy links: First off, congratulations on…

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S.A. Kazlo Offers a Halloween Treat for Cozy Mystery Lovers

By Lynn Slaughter / October 3, 2024 /

I’m so delighted to welcome S.A. Kazlo back to my blog to talk about her novel, PUPS, PUMPKINS AND MURDER, a perfect way to savor our enjoyment of the fall season. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, contact, and buy links: It’s hard to believe that when I first…

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Love of Her Characters Inspires Winona Kent to Give Them More Adventures

By Lynn Slaughter / September 26, 2024 /

My extended family is peppered with jazz musicians, so not surprisingly, I found Winona Kent’s Jason Davey series irresistible. Having just released her fifth mystery in the series, Winona talks about her writing career and process, followed by her bio and buy links: First off, congratulations on the release of Bad Boy, the fifth book…

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“An Exciting First Line” Comes First for Award-Winning Short Fiction Writer Shannon Taft

By Lynn Slaughter / September 19, 2024 /

I admit it. All my ideas seem to arrive in novel length. I’m in awe of short story writers, and Shannon Taft is one of the masters of the genre. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and buy links: First off, congratulations on the publication this month of your…

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