by Clea | Oct 9, 2018 | A Spell of Murder, Cats, News, Polis Books, Publishers Weekly, Reviews
I am over the moon about this Publishers Weekly review for my Dec. 11 cat cozy, A Spell of Murder: “Set in Cambridge, Mass., this delightful series launch from Simon (World Enough) introduces three talking cats—littermates Clara, Harriet, and Laurel—and their...
by Clea | Oct 8, 2018 | Five Questions, Writers on Writing, Writing
I knew Hank from the news, of course. Everyone in New England does. But I first met her when she came to a reading of my nonfiction book, Fatherless Women. We had a good talk, and I was really touched that she and I shared some of the same issues and concerns. I...
by Clea | Oct 5, 2018 | News, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Finally! We can share the news! Nasty Woman Press is being launched with an anthology to benefit Planned Parenthood, and I am so proud to be part of it! I’ll tell you more about my story in time, but in the meantime, here’s the announcement – and partial...
by Clea | Oct 1, 2018 | Five Questions, Writers on Writing, Writing
Sherry Harris is a whirlwind! I’m not sure if I first became aware of Sherry through her work with Sisters in Crime, her smart/funny entries on the Wicked Cozies blog, or her witty cozies. Her smiling face is always worth seeking out at conferences, and...
by Clea | Sep 27, 2018 | Reviews, World Enough
How thrilled am I to be on this Strand Magazine list, “Five Reinventions of the Boston Crime Novel”? To have my WORLD ENOUGH called “a haunting exploration of the dark side of nostalgia and the differing perceptions of shared experiences.” Um,...