by Clea | Jan 15, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Agatha Christie, Polis Books, Uncategorized
Each year, many of who write “cozy” or traditional mysteries gather at the Malice Domestic conference, for talk, tea, and mystery. We also award the Agatha Awards – for Dame Agatha Christie – a skull-and-bones decorated teapot for best contemporary, best...
by Clea | Jan 10, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Cats, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
As part of my Silver Dagger book blog tour, I’ve written a few guest posts. This one ran at “All the Ups and Downs.” Am I cozy? by Clea SimonReaders sometimes ask me: Are my books cozy? And the honest answer is, I’m not sure. Yes, I can...
by Clea | Jan 8, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Poisoned Pen Press, Reviews, Uncategorized
P.J. Coldren, longtime Malice Domestic/St. Martin’s Press Best First Mystery judge and fan guest of honor at this year’s Malice Domestic has posted a review of A Spell of Murder saying, “Clea Simon’s new series may be just the...
by Clea | Jan 5, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Cats, CrimeReads, Uncategorized
We authors have long been associated with cats. Inspired—or besotted—we cohabit with them, indulging their whims and suffering their ills and tempers as we dole out treats and nurse the occasional scratch or accident or broken heart. Along the way, we write about...
by Clea | Jan 4, 2019 | A Spell of Murder
Today kicks off my month-long A Spell of Murder book tour. I’ll be guest posting, chatting with readers, doing a few giveaways, and otherwise just trying to make this month a little bit cozier. Most of these blogs are new to me, so I look forward to meeting...
by Clea | Jan 2, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Polis Books
Bookstores are so packed in December (yay!) that they’re hesitant to host events. So that means Porter Square Books and I decided to hold off on my party until tomorrow – January 3! I’ll be chatting about A Spell of Murder, reading a little, and signing...
