Indie bookstores rule…

When the Moon travel guides asked me to blog about my local independent bookstores, I jumped at the chance. New England has such a rich literary history, it makes sense that we have a rich bookstore history too – and this piece has links to great stores, reading...
Life lessons from a kitty

Life lessons from a kitty

For this #FelineFriday, I look back on what Musetta (and Cyrus before her) have taught me. Here – and on the Pulpwood Queens’ Beauty & the Book Blog – I share that wisdom with you!There is no longer a Musetta here at Chez Musetta. The round tuxedo longhair...

Lisa Unger LOVES “World Enough”

“With a colorful cast of characters, a gift for detail, and intricate plotting, Simon takes her readers deep into the esoteric world of the Boston music scene …” – Lisa Unger. I am breathless. Thriller queen/bestselling author Lisa Unger said THIS...

Publishers Weekly on “World Enough”

“Intriguing series launch … readers with a taste for noir are sure to want to see more.” This intriguing series launch from Simon, best known for her cozy Dulcie Schwartz mysteries (Into the Grey, etc.), introduces Boston journalist Tara Winton, who back in the...

Kirkus Reviews on “World Enough”

“[A] fascinating reminiscence of sex, drugs, and rock and roll.”   A woman obsessed with the Boston rock music scene of 20 years ago discovers that it’s not quite what she remembers.Forty-something Tara Winton hates her comfortable but dull job in corporate...