by Clea | Jun 20, 2019 | readers, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
by hosting one of the most fan-friendly events of the year! I’ve known Barbara online for years and have been hearing about her Reader Appreciation Weekend for almost as long. This spring, I am thrilled to be on the lineup for the annual event, which this spring...
by Clea | Jun 17, 2019 | News, publishing
I contributed an op-ed to today’s Boston Globe about writing gender and the controversy surrounding the new crime fiction imprint, Scarlet: “Most mystery authors have never killed anyone, nor personally solved any crimes. That doesn’t mean we can’t imagine...
by Clea | Jun 17, 2019 | cozies, cozy mystery, Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
From Ellen Byron’s Cajun Country cozies, you might think she’s a Louisiana country girl. In truth, Ellen is based in LA – Los Angeles, not Louisiana – but her time at Tulane in New Orleans gave her the background for the series – and her considerable chops...
by Clea | Jun 12, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Uncategorized
Tomorrow (Thursday) I’ll be joining Elisabeth Elo, Dale Phillips, and Frances McNamara at the VOX POP Pop-Up Space in Assembly Row, Somerville. But we authors won’t be the ones making the mystery – you will! If you haven’t participated in one of...
by Clea | Jun 10, 2019 | female sleuth, Five Questions, PI, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
Do you know Tracy Clark? If not, you should. Although her Cass Raines series has only just hit two books, this Chicago-based author is already winning accolades, from CrimeReads and Kirkus as well as garnering Lefty and Anthony noms. If you’re looking for a...