by Clea | Sep 2, 2019 | Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
Denise Swanson has cozies covered! With four series, including the Stumble River (most recently, Die Me a River) and Chef-to-Go (look for Leave No Scone Unturned next March), she creates relatable heroines – small-town gals who have to set things right. No wonder...
by Clea | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
In addition to penning his own culturally conscious crime fiction, author Kameel Nasr hosts a cable interview show where he interviews New England authors. I’m honored to have been one of his recent guests. If you’d like to join us (and aren’t on the...
by Clea | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
As any reader of my Dulcie Schwartz mysteries must have figured out, I love a good Gothic – the weirder and scarier, the better! Well, I first heard of Laura Purcell from a publicist. Was I interested in reviewing her upcoming The Poison Thread, described as a...
by Clea | Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writers on Writing, Writing
I don’t just love Lloyd because he loves my cooking, but some of my favorite memories of this Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and poet are not of anything literary – his books or readings, or his loyal attendance at mine – but of him and his partner David laughing...
by Clea | Jun 20, 2019 | readers, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
by hosting one of the most fan-friendly events of the year! I’ve known Barbara online for years and have been hearing about her Reader Appreciation Weekend for almost as long. This spring, I am thrilled to be on the lineup for the annual event, which this spring...
by Clea | Jun 17, 2019 | cozies, cozy mystery, Five Questions, Uncategorized, Writers on Writing
From Ellen Byron’s Cajun Country cozies, you might think she’s a Louisiana country girl. In truth, Ellen is based in LA – Los Angeles, not Louisiana – but her time at Tulane in New Orleans gave her the background for the series – and her considerable chops...