Reviews
Is Pru “a superbly strong heroine”? This librarian thinks so!
In Kings River Life, Cynthia Chow writes, "Despite Pru’s prickliness, her brittle nature, and a less-than-pristine past, she is ultimately likable and admirable as she guards over animals that seem far nobler than humans. As she says, nature isn’t pretty but humans...
“This unusual and intelligent series continues to surprise”! THANK YOU, BOOKLIST!!
"This unusual and intelligent series continues to surprise, with additional backstory on some of the characters adding layers of interest. Readers will not want Dulcie to finish her dissertation anytime soon." Wow, I am over the moon!Full text:Author: CLEA SIMONTitle:...
Take Your Cat to Work Day
Today is Take Your Cat To Work Day! A great idea, but not for everybody - or every kitty. As comments point out, most cats are very territory-based: they are most comfortable in a place they know and will be unhappy going someplace new, even with their best human....
And coming soon… Dulcie’s back!
Dulcie Schwartz returns this summer!
“Brilliantly written, fast paced, funny cozy mystery.”
And this Book Bug reviewof Kittens Can Kill calls it, a "[b]rilliantly written, fast paced, funny cozy mystery" with "ery colourful characters, interesting relationships between them," concluding, "I will definitely have some catching up to do (this was the first one...
“One of the most interesting characters to come along in quite a while”
Pru Marlowe, that is, and the "highly intriguing" mystery is my Kittens Can Kill. Want to read the entire review from Vic's Media Room? Click here.
KITTENS CAN KILL “more than just a mystery”
Trust a librarian to give a thoughtful review! Reviewing my Kittens Can Kill, the Bookblog of the Bristol Public Library says, in part: "As with most of the best books, Simon gives the reader more than just a mystery. It’s an exploration of the relationships between...
Not quite free books, but …
Do you know about http://www.thefussylibrarian.com? If not, you should. The librarian send out an email daily letting readers know about discounted ebooks. They're not always new, but many of them will be new to you. And tomorrow – June 16 – one of my books will be...
I chat with John Raab of Suspense Magazine!
This was fun! Listen to us talk mysteries, cats, murder, and more on Suspense Magazine BlogTalkRadio.
Want to win some free books?
It's not too late to win my Kittens Can Kill! All this month, I'm being hosted on a blog tour by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours. They've set up interviews, reviews, guest posts, and more – and most of them link to chances to win free books. Come see my full...