Mrs. Crimespree on Fables and Grim Jack

by | Aug 31, 2009 | Comics, Features

I have had a lot of pleasure in my Comic reading since CCC (Comic con Chicago). We came home and I began reading Fables again. Really reading it. Between the novel PETER & MAX and the new arc Fables is once again as it should always be.. We’re talking the witches...

Friday thoughts of Presidents

by | Mar 7, 2008 | Features

I believe myself to be a fairly level headed person. I spend hours typing book reviews, Crimespree columns, Bouchercon e-mails, even occasional fiction. I love it all. That is the kind of column all of you expect and deserve on this blog. So if you’re not interested...

A GRAVE Situation

by | Jun 9, 2007 | Books

I got a phone call this week from my favorite mystery critic. That would be my Dad. “You were right, it’s a great book!” There really were exclamation marks in his voice. More than one, but I’m showing a little restraint here. After all, I had...

Looking at "THE LIST"

by | May 26, 2007 | Books

Books Sales are something that all uber fans of our genre are aware of. We want the folks we like to read to sell enough books to be asked to write another one. It’s that simple. When you’re a rabid fan and know a fav has a book out you’re going to...

Reality Bites – Ruth's Turn

by | Apr 25, 2005 | Features, Ruth Thoughts

Jon and I spend most of our free time within a fictional world of murder. The dead body in the story might be many things. A fully developed character sometimes. Sometimes just a means to a clever conclusion. But murder mysteries always have a resolution. Mostly good,...