Virtual book tour visit from Judy Copek

Hi everyone! It’s been a while! But in the interim, I’ve finished the first draft of a standalone WIP (more about that sometime later) and I’ve gotten my first vaccine! Yay! But the world moves on, and that includes new books by friends and...

The magic of cats … and a giveaway

I wrote about cat magic for Kings River Life this week – and we included a giveaway! You’ve got to click through to enter, but here’s a teaser: Sometimes, the lack of a reaction tells you more than any startled gasp ever could. That’s what I’m realizing...

“The Inside Job,” a short story

Hi folks! This story was published in Masthead: Best New England Crime Stories, an anthology just packed with goodies! I recommend picking up a copy (your local library might have it). But I’m reprinting my own contributions, “The Inside Job,” below:...

Hardcover A CAT ON THE CASE!

They’re here! The hardcover edition of A CAT ON THE CASE just showed up at my house, which means that it should be in stores and online soon. What’s a couple of weeks to a cat, anyway? Isn’t this the perfect Valentine? And doesn’t Thisbe look...

Announcing HOLD ME DOWN

My next psychological suspense is now available for pre-order! HOLD ME DOWN will be published by Polis Books on Oct. 5. Here’s the description: A riveting work of dark suspense from acclaimed author Clea Simon Gal, a middle-aged musician, is back in Boston to...