Author Profiles
Jackie Layton’s Cozy Mysteries: A Delight for Beach and Dog Lovers
As a longtime beach and pet lover, I’m so delighted to welcome cozy mystery author Jackie Layton to my blog today. Below are Jackie’s responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio and contact/buy links. First off, congratulations on the release of your fourth book, Caught and Collared, in your Low Country Dog Walker…
Read MoreThe Book Signing That Wasn’t: Meet Lisa Haneberg
As some of you know, I serve as president of Derby Rotten Scoundrels, the Ohio River Valley chapter of Sisters in Crime. One of our newest members is the delightful, motorcycle-riding veteran author Lisa Haneberg. Below is her account of one of those book signing events that didn’t quite go as planned, followed by…
Read MoreCozy Mysteries, Historical Fiction, and Cookbooks: Judy Alter Does It All!
One of the joys of featuring guest authors on my blog is that I get to know such interesting people, and Judy Alter certainly qualifies! The author of sixteen delightful cozy mysteries, she’s also a multi-published expert on women of the American West and a cookbook author! Below are her responses to my interview questions…
Read MoreCreating a Unique Take on Dragons: Meet Marx Pyle
MFA programs can be wonderful places for networking and collaboration. Today I’m delighted to welcome Marx Pyle who took full advantage of his time at Seton Hill to create a unique and exciting collaboration which resulted in the anthology, Dragons of a Different Tail. Below are Marx’s responses to my interview questions, followed by his…
Read MoreGreat Expectations Meets Total Wipeout by Guest Author DonnaRae Menard
I’m delighted to welcome back mystery author DonnaRae Menard, whose debut novel, Murder in the Meadow, recently came out. As DonnaRae recounts, when it comes to sending your book into the world, things don’t always go as planned! GREAT EXPECTATION MEETS TOTAL WIPEOUT by DonnaRae Menard You’re skipping down The Yellow Brick Road. It’s all…
Read MoreFulltime Dad/Fulltime Author: Meet J.C. Mastro
I’m so happy to welcome another Seton Hill MFA graduate to my blog today. J.C. Mastro has managed to successfully combine writing and being a stay-at-home dad. Below are his responses to my interview questions, followed by his bio and contact/buy links. First off, congratulations on the release of the anthology, Dragons of a Different…
Read MoreMeet Hockey Romance Author Katie Kenyhercz
I met so many terrific writers in my MFA program at Seton Hill University, and one of them was Katie McGinley, who writes under the name of Katie Kenyhercz. Katie was about to graduate when I was just starting out in the program, and she was in my very first critique workshop. I was terrified!…
Read More“You are never too old, and it’s never too late”: Meet Cozy Mystery Author Lori Roberts Herbst
What a delight to interview Lori Roberts Herbst, an award-winning mystery writer who also spent decades working with and learning from teenagers. We also share tremendous appreciation for Sisters in Crime and its Guppy chapter. I’m so happy to welcome her to my blog today. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…
Read MoreFrom Court Reporter to Mystery Author: Meet Andrea Johnson
I’m so delighted to feature an accomplished mystery author, editor, and craft expert who’s also an MFA graduate of the Seton Hill Writing Popular Fiction program. As was true for me, Seton Hill had a major impact on Andrea’s growth and development as a writer. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by…
Read More“Born to Drink Earl Grey Tea”: Meet Mystery Author C.T. Collier
Having spent time as a college teacher, I’ve always had a soft spot for academic mysteries. So, today I’m especially delighted to welcome C.T. Collier, an outstanding mystery author who sets her stories in academia. Below are her responses to my interview questions, followed by her bio, buy links, and contact information. First off, congratulations…
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