by Clea | Jan 16, 2020 | An Incantation of Cats, Cats, Writers on Writing
Clara was supposed to be a tortoiseshell. Although, Clara – the heart, if not exactly the heroine – of my new cozy cat mystery An Incantation of Cats is now a calico, she was a tortie through at least two drafts of A Spell of Murder, the first book...
by Clea | Jan 14, 2020 | An Incantation of Cats, Uncategorized, witch cats
An Incantation of Cats is out today! So thrilled – and I hope you will celebrate with me. “Simon expertly casts suspicion on one member of her tiny human cast after another … for readers who want all cats, all the time.” – Kirkus Reviews “Cat...
by Clea | Jan 10, 2020 | An Incantation of Cats, Banned Books, Reviews
“Cat lovers, even if not fans of the paranormal, will be enchanted,” says Booklist about AN INCANTATION OF CATS. I am overjoyed! Full review as follows: Advanced Review – Uncorrected Proof Issue: December 15, 2019 An Incantation of Cats. By Clea Simon Jan....
by Clea | Jan 9, 2020 | An Incantation of Cats, Writers on Writing, Writing
Ever! Of course, you know that. But I shared other tips for writing mysteries with animal characters earlier this week over at the wonderful Career Authors blog. Don’t Kill the Cat! And Other Secrets to Writing about Animals Posted by Our Special...
by Clea | Jan 6, 2020 | An Incantation of Cats, Cats, cozy mystery, Dru's Book Musings, Polis Books, Reviews, Uncategorized
Review of An Incantation of Cats posted today on the MWA Raven Award-winning book blog Dru’s Book Musings: “This was an enjoyable, fast-paced and well-written drama that quickly became a page-turner, as I could not put the book down. The heart of this...
by Clea | Dec 18, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, An Incantation of Cats, Cats, cozies, Writers on Writing
For Cats Week, Jezebel tackles the concept of the cat mystery – and interviews yours truly. .. “You’re always going to go home and tell your cat what happened.” Simon theorizes that maybe we’re following in the footsteps of an iconic detective duo, Sherlock...
