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CyberMonday (treat yourself)
Just discovered a bunch of my mysteries are on sale for $1.99 for the e-books. What a nice treat for CyberMonday! These include my Into the Grey and Grey Expectations, too. I never know when these sales are going to happen or how long they'll last. But if you're...
FIVE QUESTIONS with Thomas Pluck
I first met Thomas Pluck through a mystery convention – are we seeing a theme here? He was moderating a panel (I think this was Bouchercon, New Orleans) that I was assigned to. I saw what looked like really tough, slash-em-up books, and thought, "I've got nothing in...
FIVE QUESTIONS with Carol Perry
I met Carol Perry when I was asked to moderate a panel at Bouchercon this past year. As a cat lover – and as the author of several series with magical cats – I immediately fell for her concept, and as a New Englander, I was immediately drawn to her Salem,...
A Spell of Murder is “charming”!
From the Bookblog of the Bristol Public Library (Bristol, VA): A Spell of Murder by Clea Simon Becca Colvin has been having a rough patch. She’s lost her job as a researcher due to cutbacks and her boyfriend Jeff has just broken up with her. Feeling lonely and a bit...
FIVE QUESTIONS with Diane A.S. Stuckart
I met Diane when we were both assigned to a "Four-Legged Friends" panel together at Bouchercon. – between my mysterious witch cats and Diane's then-brand-new Tarot Cat series, it was a natural pairing. In fact, I was scheduled to moderate a panel after on supernatural...
Crime Bake!
This year's New England Crime Bake (with guest of honor Walter Mosley) has long been sold out. But if you were one of the smart folks who registered early (or got in from the wait list), I'll see you there! I'll be hitting the panels and chatting with everyone – and...
Noir at the Bar Boston
I may be best known for my cozies, but as those who came to know me through World Enough* know, I also write dark. Thanks, perhaps, in part to being named one of the writers "taking the Boston crime novel in new directions," in the footsteps of George V. Higgins,...
FIVE QUESTIONS for Ronald Koltnow
Ron Koltnow appreciates the finer things in life, notably good food – and cats! I knew Ron as a book person – and a book rep – long before I was aware that he was also writer. Now that he's come out, so to speak, I am thrilled to help spread the word about Barberton...
Bunny of the day
Over on my Facebook page, I've developed a habit (perhaps it's a meme) – a rabbit habit. I post photos of the bunnies I see in my yard and around the neighborhood. Although I don't do one every day – I don't see one every day – I call each one my Bunny of the Day. I...
E-book sale!
Great news for e-readers! I knew that Severn House had partnered with the Open Road ebook initiative but I wasn't sure what that meant till I got the notice that THE NINTH LIFE and INTO THE GREY were on sale for $1.99 each! I don't know how long these sales will last...