I’ve always felt extremely fortunate if I have a newly released novel every year or two. But quite by accident, by mid-May, I will have three book releases within the space of three months. I only write one book at a time, and all three were written at different times. But publishing calendars occasionally mean…
I’ve had the pleasure of “speed-dating” to pitch our books at Malice Domestic with mystery author Darlene Dziomba whose Lily Dreyfus series is every bit as delightful as she is! It’s a pleasure to welcome Darlene back to my blog as she writes about the importance of community as authors. What Holds Up an…
What fun to have Syrl Kazlo as a returning guest author on my blog! Syrl has just released her eighth book in her Samantha Davies Mystery series. Who can resist a dachshund named Porkchop as a major character? First off, congratulations on the release of MUSKETS, MUTTS, AND MURDER, book 8 in your Samantha Davies…
I’m thrilled to share that my first middle grade novel, an identity-swapping tale called THE BIG SWITCH: VARNEY AND CEDRIC, has its official publication date today, March 26! As most of you know, Varney and Cedric is a departure from the contemporary realistic young adult and adult romantic mysteries I write. It was such fun…
A big part of the joy of interviewing authors is learning about the fascinating backgrounds they bring to their work. Pat Arneson is a clinical therapist who is also a certified equine-assisted therapist. She draws upon her rich background to pen her novels: Congratulations on the release this past year of not one but two…
What a pleasure to host GG Calpo on my blog as she celebrates the release of HOOK, LINE, AND MURDER. As a longtime teacher, I love that GG features retired educators in her novel and has such thoughtful things to say about writing cozy mysteries. First off, congratulations on the release of HOOK, LINE, AND…
It’s a delight to welcome back Janet Raye Stevens to my blog as she embarks into the world of YA fiction with her new pen name, Evie Kelley. Below are her responses to my interview questions: As someone who started out as a young adult writer and now writes both young adult and adult fiction,…
What a pleasure to welcome back Cindy Goyette to my blog as she celebrates the release of DIVERSION! Below, she responds to my questions and gives great advice about writing mysteries: Congratulations on the release of DIVERSION, Book 3 of your Probation Case Files Mystery series. Can you share with our readers a bit about…
Having recently done a presentation on point of view for my local Sisters in Crime chapter, I was delighted when Dr. Millicent Eidson expressed interest in writing a guest blog on POV and how it relates to reader identification with complex characters. For an introduction to Millie, I’d love for you to take a look…
What a delight to interview an award-winning debut author who’s spent her life making music and approaches her fiction with a musical ear. Below she talks about her journey to writing MURDER WILL OUT. First off, a huge congratulations for the release of your debut novel, MURDER WILL OUT. Can you share with our readers…