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...
by Clea | Jan 28, 2019 | Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Thrilled to be hosting thriller great Joe Finder today! I’ve loved Joe’s books forever and know him as a generous member of the crime fiction community, utterly brilliant, and all-around nice guy (he and my husband taught together, once upon a time). His...
by Clea | Jan 23, 2019 | Cats, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Why revising is difficult, I usually talk about getting distance from the work, trying to make sense of tangled timelines, differentiating minor characters, and the like. I should add that sometimes one’s helpers – ahem – help a bit too much… It’s a...
