by Clea | Oct 25, 2018 | Blackie & Care, News, Uncategorized
I’m going to Boskone! Thanks to the readers who pointed out that my books – the Blackie & Care series, especially – count as speculative fiction, what with the magical cats, dystopian/futuristic worlds, and all, I’ve reached out to the organizers of this science...
by Clea | Oct 22, 2018 | Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Like so many others, I discovered Kellye Garrett because of the buzz about her debut: Hollywood Homicide. Once I read the fast, funny adventures of semi-failed actress Dayna Anderson, and her new passion for detecting, I wasn’t surprised when her debut outing...
by Clea | Oct 5, 2018 | News, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
Finally! We can share the news! Nasty Woman Press is being launched with an anthology to benefit Planned Parenthood, and I am so proud to be part of it! I’ll tell you more about my story in time, but in the meantime, here’s the announcement – and partial...
by Clea | Sep 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Well, this is fun! Today is PARKing day in Cambridge, Mass. That means a day of reclaiming open urban space … at least until the meter runs out! More than 75 local groups are taking up curbside space and reclaiming 150 parking spaces all over the city today. One...
by Clea | Sep 18, 2018 | Boston Noir, CrimeReads, George V. Higgins, Reviews, Uncategorized, World Enough
Fascinating piece on George V. Higgins (author of “Friends of Eddie Coyle,” etc.) and the development of the Boston crime novel in the new issue of CrimeReads. Overwhelming to me because the article’s author Scott von Doviak referenced ME as an heir...
by Clea | Sep 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
What is Bouchercon? Only the biggest crime fiction convention on the planet! Think 1,500 fans – including about 600 authors (who are also fans) – all milling about, eating, drinking, talking, signing books, talking some more, and sitting on panels! The annual autumn...
