by Clea | Sep 19, 2021 | Hold Me Down, Polis Books, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
The official publication date for HOLD ME DOWN has been bumped back two weeks – until Oct. 19 – because of the supply chain issues that are affecting everyone in the book business. But I have proof that the books have been printed because my author copies have...
by Clea | Jul 12, 2021 | Writers on Writing
Speaking of short stories, the wonderful Dana Cameron has an anthology out today – Pandora’s Orphans – that already sounds like pure summer pleasure, whether you’re at the beach or sitting around a campfire. While I first got to know Dana’s writing...
by Clea | Apr 13, 2021 | Writers on Writing, Writing
Maybe you know Leslie Budewitz from her tasty spice shop mysteries or the food lovers’ village books. These cozies are full of mouth-watering crime and detection, and I’d be thrilled to have Leslie drop by for those alone. But this spring, Leslie is...
by Clea | Mar 30, 2021 | Writers on Writing
Hi everyone! It’s been a while! But in the interim, I’ve finished the first draft of a standalone WIP (more about that sometime later) and I’ve gotten my first vaccine! Yay! But the world moves on, and that includes new books by friends and...
by Clea | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
It’s been a while, but after the election anxiety couldn’t we all use a good read? How about a good Martha Reed? Martha has just launched a new New Orleans-based series, and I know I’m ready. I missed my annual pilgrimage to the New Orleans Jazz and...
by Clea | Aug 25, 2020 | Writers on Writing
What a joy to see Leslie Budewitz again, even if the meet-up is virtual. In addition to being a former president of Sisters in Crime, Leslie is the first author to have won Agatha Awards for both fiction (Death al Dente) and nonfiction (Books, Crooks...