Presenting AS DARK AS MY FUR

The second Blackie & Care mystery, coming next spring from Severn House:CLEA SIMONAS DARK AS MY FURA seemingly routine case becomes something darker and deeper for novice private investigator Care and her feline companion, Blackie.Blackie does not trust Care’s...

Cozies vs. Hard-Boiled!

Who will win? You know we’re tougher than you think…That’s the fanciful topic of my panel this morning at Bouchercon, the crime fiction/mystery conference going on now in New Orleans. (After all, this year’s theme is “Blood on the...

Severn House authors sign and greet: Come say hi!

Are you in NOLA? Are you at Bouchercon? (It’s only the biggest mystery/crime fiction convention IN THE WORLD.)I’ll be at the Severn House meet the author/booksigning at Mystery Mike’s booth in the book room today, 12:30-1:10, along with a bunch of my...

Thank you, Conscious Cat!

“One of the things I love most about this series is the development of Dulcie’s character over the years. Clea Simon has a way to make you love her protagonist despite, or maybe because of, her weaknesses. I found this book hard to put down, and breathed a sigh...

Walking to New Orleans…

Well, not really, because then I wouldn’t make it to Bouchercon “Blood on the Bayou” by the time it opens next Wednesday. But I will be there (as will literally hundreds of your favorite mystery authors). Will you?I hope to clone myself by then and...

Getting cozy … Cozy at the Café!

Back to school? How about back to cool! With autumn coming in, don’t you want to cozy up to a good mystery? You’ll find at least six at the second Cozy at the Café – a fun roundtable of reading, prizes, and giveaways. This time, we’re popping...