by Clea | Oct 27, 2007 | Uncategorized
Don’t know where you are, but here in New England it’s rainy and damp. A good day to curl up with a good book. Want to browse without leaving the house? The blog Reviewed by Liz has started offering “Sample Chapter Sundays,” where mystery...
by Clea | Oct 11, 2007 | Cats
Cats AND Crime AND Rock & Roll! Plus, if you listen to the end, a little lesson in cat care (keep that kitty amused).Thanks to the mystery writers over at First Offenders for turning me onto this, “The Mean Kitty Song.” (Have I mentioned? Musetta is...
by Clea | Oct 9, 2007 | Uncategorized
To celebrate the launch of Hank Phillippi Ryan’s second Charlie McNally mystery, Face Time, I asked Hank if she’d consider guest blogging. Despite an incredibly hectic schedule, which not only includes book promotion but also her regular serious news job...
by Clea | Oct 8, 2007 | Publishers Weekly
At least, that’s more or less the premise of Jeff Lindsay’s wonderful new Dexter in the Dark, which I reviewed in today’s Boston Globe. Is it a departure from the previous Dexter books? Well, yes, but what would you expect in the third of a...
by Clea | Sep 28, 2007 | Uncategorized
… crime fiction, that is. Sister Mystery Writers of America member and Agatha and Anthony award-winning author Rhys Bowen penned this poem, which wonderfully sums up the experience so many of us have on the road. If you’ve ever wondered about the exciting...