At six AM last Saturday morning, I packed up my suitcase of books and SWAG (bookmarks, cookies, etc.), loaded my car, and travelled eighty miles to participate in a book fair. The fair coordinator told us authors she was expecting a big turnout. We needed to have at least ten copies of each of our…
I’m so delighted to welcome mystery writer Edith Maxwell as a guest on my blog today. For any writer aspiring to a professional career, Edith is a superb example of an author whose disciplined work habits and approach have resulted in several outstanding mystery series. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…
The other day, a dear friend called to tell me he’d just finished Leisha’s Song and loved it. Music to a writer’s ears, of course, but I was especially touched when he told me that he wished more high school boys would read the book: “Cody is such a great boyfriend,” he said. “What a…
I’m so delighted to welcome guest author Grace Topping to my blog today. Her humor shines through her Laura Bishop Mystery Series and even her own bio where she says writing fiction has been great for “killing off characters who remind her of people she dealt with during her career.” Below are her responses to…
For years, my family has teased me about my role as total “princess.” My amazing husband of four decades dotes on spoiling me rotten. He cooks, washes dishes, shops, runs errands, takes the garbage out, and even feeds the cat. Whenever I tell him this division of labor isn’t fair to him and I’m happy…
What fun to interview a mystery novelist who also loves to dance and sing! Not to mention that Penny lives in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Below are Penny’s responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, website, buy link, and BookBub info. First off, congratulations on your new release,…
My late mother used to regale me with tales about the squabbles and vitriolic board meetings at her condo association. Author Linda Lovely masterfully mines the dramatic potential of homeowner associations in her new mystery series, and I’m delighted to welcome her today. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio,…
One of the best parts about being a member of the Guppies, an online chapter of Sisters in Crime, is that I come into contact with many wonderful mystery authors. Today, I’m delighted to welcome author DonnaRaeMenard. Below you’ll find her responses to my interview questions followed by her contact information and list of publications.…
Educators and writers hold a special place in my heart, and I’m delighted to welcome award-winning middle grade author Frances Schoonmaker who sees her writing as an extension of her work as an educator. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and buy links. You’ve written the Last Crystal Trilogy,…
This past week, I spent an afternoon with high school dance students at the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts directed by veteran dance artist/educator Julie McWilliams. Julie has created such a lovely school, grounded in her strong commitment to holistic arts education. Not only does she want to provide her students with a first-class dance…