by Clea | Nov 6, 2019 | News, Reviews
Fellow authors have long talked about the “Kirkus kick” – this review publication’s reputation for zinging all but the most flawless books. That’s why I was a bit breathless when I got the email from my editor, alerting me to a Kirkus review...
by Clea | Oct 22, 2019 | An Incantation of Cats, News, Reviews
“In Simon’s entertaining sequel to 2018’s A Spell of Murder… Becca’s cats, each with a distinctive personality, use their individual magical skills in their efforts to solve the case and keep Becca safe. Fans of talking cat cozies will have...
by Clea | Jun 5, 2019 | preview, Reviews, Uncategorized
The Boston Globe asked me to compile a list of new crime fiction, recent releases, and some old favorite that you might have missed (or that merit re-reading) for their summer suggestions. They have some cool lists in other categories, too. Check it out!...
by Clea | Jan 29, 2019 | A Spell of Murder, Reviews
Another insightful blog review of A Spell of Murder, this time from Laurie’s Thoughts (thank you!): I really enjoyed this unique cozy told from a cat’s perspective and the heroine’s point of view. I loved the way in which the author gave the three cats different...
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 | Dec 27, 2018 | A Spell of Murder, Lesa Holstine, Library Journal, Reviews, Uncategorized
Library Journal weighs in on my A Spell of Murder, recommending it for fans of Rita Mae Brown and Sofie Kelly! “Becca’s cats mean well, but when Harriet, the eldest of the three, conjures a pillow, Becca, a member of a coven, believes...
