I’m so delighted to feature Rebecca Olmstead on my blog today. Rebecca’s faith and commitment to justice shine through her new series and her other writings. Below are her responses to my interview questions: First off, congratulations on your debut mystery, DREAMS AND ILLUSIONS, the first novel in your Gabrielle Dorian Mystery Series. Can you…
Read More about Rebecca Olmstead Debuts Inspirational Gabrielle Dorian Mystery SeriesWe had a wonderful Thanksgiving visit with my younger son and his family. They flew in from Denver, and my son’s first child from a previous relationship, now a college sophomore who lives across the river in Indiana, came over as well. A special joy was seeing that no matter how many months the younger…
Read More about The Holidays: When Joy and Loss Co-MingleI’m so delighted to feature Lesley A. Diehl’s guest essay on my blog today. She not only talks about Spike, the special cat in her new Maddie Sharp mystery series, but has such inciteful things to say about the appeal of cozy mysteries. Finally, a Cat! by Lesley A. Diehl I have…
Read More about Lesley Diehl Introduces a Unique Cat in Her New Cozy Mystery SeriesI’ve always been fascinated by time travel, so it’s a special treat to welcome author Janet Raye Stevens to my blog today. Below are her responses to my interview questions: First off, congratulations on the release of the third book in your Beryl Blue, Time Cop series, EVERYTIME WE SAY GOODBYE. Can you share with…
Read More about Meet Janet Raye Stevens, Author of “Smart, Stealthily Romantic Adventures”It’s always inspiring to interview an author like Terrie Maue who’s realized a life-long dream of writing a mystery novel! Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buylinks: First off, congratulations on the release of KNIFE EDGE, your debut mystery and the first book in your Zee & Rico…
Read More about Debut Mystery Author Terri Maue Learns to Deal with the “Unexpected Results of Success”As a lifelong reader, and now writer, of mysteries, I’m delighted to welcome Skye Alexander to my website for her analysis of “why we love mysteries.” Skye’s third novel in her Lizzie Crane Jazz Age mystery series, THE GODDESS OF SHIPWRECKED SAILORS, recently came out from Level Best Books. Why We Love Mysteries by Skye…
Read More about Author Skye Alexander Talks About “Why We Love Mysteries”My late mother lived in Norwalk, Connecticut for many years, where she enjoyed the lively arts scene and loved taking classes at the local community college. So, it was a special pleasure for me to interview Laurel Peterson, a terrific writer who’s also a professor at Norwalk Community College and the city’s first poet laureate.…
Read More about Mystery Author Laurel Peterson Delights in Being “Wicked” In Her NovelsSince my childhood days of devouring Nancy Drew mysteries, I’ve never been able to resist spunky amateur sleuths, and author Jackie Layton specializes in irresistible Southern ones! Below, she talks about her new series and her writing journey: First off, congratulations on the recent release of CLUTTER FREE, the first book in An Organized Crime…
Read More about Author Jackie Layton’s Specializes in “Cozy Mysteries with Spunky Southern Sleuths”I loved interviewing Lynn-Steven Johanson about his Joe Erickson mystery series and his writing journey. Lynn is also the first author I’ve interviewed who has built his own street rod! Below are his responses to my interview questions, followed by his bio and buy/contact links. First off, congratulations on your release this year of ONE…
Read More about From Award-Winning Playwright to Mystery Novelist: Meet Lynn-Steven JohansonI’m a huge admirer of writers who take risks and try new things in their work, so I’m especially delighted to welcome guest author Kassandra Lamb as she discusses her foray into romantic suspense. Below is Kassandra’s essay, followed by a description of her trilogy written under the name of Jessica Dale, buy links, her…
Read More about Outside My Comfort Zone: A Mystery Writer Tackles Romantic Suspense