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...
by Clea | Jan 22, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Cats, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
I’m sharing love stories over at the Jungle Red Writers blog today, talking about Thisbe, Petfinder, animal shelters and more. Come on by and join the conversation – and enter for a chance to win a copy of my new A Spell of Murder. Did you know? The three witch...
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 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 | Dec 26, 2018 | Cats, Uncategorized
An oldie but a goodie, because cats love boxes. And very happy Kwanzaa, too!...
by Clea | Dec 19, 2018 | A Spell of Murder, Cats, Polis Books, Writers on Writing, Writing
I was interviewed by Mystery Scene magazine! Thursday, 13 December 2018 19:51Clea SimonRobin Agnew Clea Simon is the author of four, mostly cozy, mystery series and one standalone thriller. Her latest book, A Spell of Murder, is about witch cats and is set in...