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Creative Minds Profile #19: Daniella Bernett
I first met Daniella Bernett at a Mystery Writers of America New York Chapter event last year. At the time, she was about to release her first novel, LEAD ME INTO DANGER, an Emmeline Kirby-Gregory Longdon mystery. She joined me … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Opal Books, Daniella Bernett, Deadly Legacy, Emmeline Kirby/Gregory Longdon Mystery, International Mystery, Lead Me Into Danger, Mystery Writers of America Member
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Book Bites: A FAIR TO DIE FOR
At the end of August, I had the opportunity to appear on Red River Radio with fellow mystery author and Sister in Crime, Radine Trees Nehring. After I heard about her mystery A FAIR TO DIE FOR (Oak Tree Press, … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Fighting Chance
Today I am delighted to welcome fellow mystery author B.K. Stevens to share a “bite” of her YA mystery FIGHTING CHANCE (Poisoned Pen Press, October 2015). I recently read it, and absolutely loved it. It even got me interested in … Continue reading
Book Bites: SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC
I am delighted to welcome Judy Penz Sheluk to the blog today to share a “bite” of her upcoming mystery novel SKELETONS IN THE ATTIC, which will be out from Imajin Books on August 21, 2016. Who is your main … Continue reading
Book Bites: PLAID AND PLAGIARISM
Last November, Molly MacRae stopped by NOT EVEN JOKING to share a bite of KNOT THE USUAL SUSPECTS, the 5th book in her Haunted Yarn Shop Mystery Series. I am thrilled to have Molly back to share about a new … Continue reading
ThrillerFest XI… Awe, Admiration, Inspiration
It’s Tuesday morning, and I am still on my ThrillerFest XI high! I’M NOT EVEN JOKING! Where do I even begin? There were so many great panels, inspiring moments, and amazing people. I ran into old friends, cyber-friends and made … Continue reading
BOOK BITES: Oliver Twisted
In April, I had the opportunity to meet author Cindy Brown at Malice Domestic, and to pick up a signed copy of her Agatha Nominated MACDEATH! As a playwright, theater teacher, and mystery writer, her books are clearly right up … Continue reading
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Tagged Agatha Nominee, Cindy Brown, Humorous Mysteries, Macdeath, Oliver Twisted
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BOOK BITES: One Dead, Two to Go
Last month, Elena Hartwell joined me here to share a very helpful post about writing. Today, she shares a “bite” of her debut mystery novel ONE DEAD, TWO TO GO (Camel Press, April 15, 2016) along with a Chocolate Chip … Continue reading
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Tagged Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe, Elena Hartwell, Mystery, One Dead Two to Go
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Creative Minds Profile #15: A.J. SIDRANSKY
I first met A.J. Sidransky when we were both reading from our mystery novels at a Mystery Writers of America, New York Chapter reading at KGB Bar, and I have had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a … Continue reading
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Tagged A.J. Sidransky, Forgiving Mariela Camacho, Forgiving Maximo Rothman, Jewish Mystery Fiction, Literary Mysteries, Mysteries set in the Domincan Republic, Steal A Summer's Afternoon
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How Inspiration Found Me
I am delighted to welcome mystery writer Shawn Reilly Simmons back to the blog! Back in February she launched the first two novels in her Red Carpet Catering Mystery Series, and she stopped by to share a “bite” of them … Continue reading
