by Clea | Dec 24, 2018 | Five Questions, Writers on Writing, Writing
Happy Christmas Eve to those who celebrate! I’ve got a holiday-themed mystery for you today! Getting to moderate a panel is one of the unsung joys of conferences. Sure, you don’t get to tout your own books quite as much. But you get to lead the discussion,...
by Clea | Dec 17, 2018 | Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
I met Cathy Ace in Bristol, England, when we were both attending Crimefest, a wonderful annual convention. Over a boozy dinner on a house boat (fun!), I found myself bonded with this Welsh-turned-Canadian author, and now I seek out her company – and her books! I bet...
by Clea | Dec 10, 2018 | A Spell of Murder, Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Love cats? Mysteries? A little bit of magic in the mix? That’s what tomorrow will bring as I launch my new A Spell of Murder, the first in a brand new “Witch Cats of Cambridge” series. And so I thought I’d take on my own challenge and answer...
by Clea | Dec 3, 2018 | Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
I’m not sure how I first got to know Julia Henry (aka Julie Hennrikus aka Julianne Holmes). Was it when she was our Sisters in Crime president, advocating for writers and readers? Was it through her “day job” work with Boston theater companies? Was...
by Clea | Nov 26, 2018 | Five Questions, Writers on Writing, Writing
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...
by Clea | Nov 19, 2018 | Cats, Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
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,...
