For the first time in many years, my husband and I spent Christmas at home alone—no dinner guests, relatives visiting us, or out-of-town visits to loved ones. For a few days before Christmas, I did get to see my NYC grandkids in Pittsburgh where they were visiting their other grandparents. It was wonderful to get…
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As 2025 is about to begin, I’m feeling so grateful for my wonderful family and the lovely husband I get to share my life with. How did I get so lucky to marry a man who’s not only hilarious and incredibly caring, but whose hobby is cooking? I have no idea, but I’m not asking…
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I’m delighted to welcome Kassandra Lamb back to my blog today to celebrate a very special occasion, the release this month of her 40th novel, MALIGNANT MEMORIES. I’m amazed and inspired by her productivity! Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio/contact links and book descriptions/buy links: First off, congratulations on…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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