by Clea | Feb 7, 2019 | News, Severn House, Uncategorized, World Enough
Since it’s U.S. release in 2017, my World Enough https://amzn.to/2CnZ163has only been available as a fairly pricey hardcover and an e-book (though there are good sales on the e-book occasionally). I am thrilled that finally the trade paperback of my rock...
by Clea | Feb 4, 2019 | Five Questions, George V. Higgins, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
I first heard of Edwin Hill when we were both included (along with Dennis Lehane!) in a Strand Magazine piece on “Five Reinventions of the Boston Crime Novel,” calling us the heirs of George V. Higgins. From the description of his hard-hitting debut,...
by Clea | Jan 31, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Boskone, Writers on Writing
In the lead up to Boskone 56, the Boskone blog is running mini interviews (three questions) with each participant. I’m up today along with E.C. Ambrose and Steven Popkes, talking about C.S. Lewis, Edward Gorey, Sue Grafton and more. Here’s a teaser: What...
by Clea | Jan 30, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Blackie & Care, Boskone, News, Writers on Writing, Writing
Okay, it’s right in Boston, but still… very excited to be participating in my very first Boskone, Feb. 15–17! What is Boskone? Boskone (February 15-17, 2019) in Boston, MA is New England’s longest running science fiction and fantasy...
by Clea | Jan 29, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Reviews
Another insightful blog review of A Spell of Murder, this time from Laurie’s Thoughts (thank you!): I really enjoyed this unique cozy told from a cat’s perspective and the heroine’s point of view. I loved the way in which the author gave the three cats different...