New England Mobile Book Fair update

According to the Boston Globe, people care – and are reaching out. Stories here and, even better, here tell of towns wooing the independent bookstore. As Boston Globe reporter Mark Shanahan writes, “The story of the New England Mobile Book Fair may have a happy...

The cardinal

Some poems write themselves.The CardinalWe were walking, talking about the deadand their partners, who remain.A grim subject for the bright spring day.The flash of red offered relief,and I welcomed the diversion. Watched itdarting toward the road and back.Oh, look, I...

“Inspired…”

“Simon is extremely cat-savvy to pull off this unconventional narration with such accuracy and feeling,” says Mollie Hunt, of Crazy Cat Lady Mysteries of my brand new As Dark As My Fur. ” I appreciate the opportunity to get to know Blackie and Care...

Happy launch day to “As Dark As My Fur”!

Today’s the day – no fooling! The second Blackie and Care cat noir mystery, “As Dark As My Fur” is officially launched! It is out now in hardcover and e-book versions, and you can read a sample, reviews, and more here at CleaSimon.com. While...