Author Profiles
Kassandra Lamb Introduces an Aging Ain’t for Wimps Mystery Series
As an older avid reader, I can’t resist mysteries featuring senior sleuths, and Kass Lamb has a brand new series featuring one. As she celebrates the release of the first book in the series, TROUBLED WATER, Kass reflects on her decision to write about a character in her seventies. Write What You Know ~…
Read MoreHer Characters (Including a Dachshund) Talk to Her! Cozy Mystery Author Syrl Kazlo Talks About Her Samantha Davies Mystery Series
I love that one of Syrl Kazlo’s main characters in her long-running Samantha Davies mystery series is a lively dachshund named Porkchop! Below is my conversation with Syrl about her cozy mystery series: When I first interviewed you, you’d just released your first book in your Samantha Davies mystery series, KIBBLES AND DEATH. Now here…
Read MorePhysician-Turned-Mystery Author Linda Rawlins Has Wonderful Stories to Tell!
I’m so delighted to welcome Linda Rawlins to my blog today. Her 40 years as a physician has given her a wealth of stories and insights that she has drawn upon to write compelling mysteries. First off, congratulations on the release this past year of MISTY MIDWAY, the seventh book in your Misty Point Mystery…
Read MoreSusanna Sullivan Writes Engaging “Edgy Cozy Mysteries”
Having heard stories about homeowner’s association boards, it’s clear to me that they offer plenty of material for mystery authors! Susanna Sullivan does a terrific job of setting her novel at a condo complex with a “challenging” board. First off, congratulations on the release of DROWNING IN DECEPTION, the first book in your Lily Gallagher…
Read MoreDebut Author Susan B. Nolen Talks About the Importance of “Social Context” for Character Development
Having published my first novel at 65, I have a soft spot for debut authors who publish their first novels later in life, and who draw upon their professional backgrounds to enrich their fiction. So, it was a special pleasure to interview Susan B. Nolen! First off, congratulations on the release of your debut novel,…
Read MoreDarlene Dziomba Writes About “What Holds Up an Author”
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…
Read MoreSyrl Kazlo Celebrates the Release of a New Samantha Davies Mystery
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…
Read MoreIntriguing Mysteries and More: Pat Arneson’s Maguire Mystery Series Offers Hope and Healing
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…
Read MoreFor GG Calpo, Characters and How They Grow Matter Most of All
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…
Read MoreJanet Raye Stevens/Evie Kelley Discovers Her Enjoyment of Writing Young Adult Fiction
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,…
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