May Events for Once Upon A Crime

by | May 3, 2016 | Features

The new folks at Once Upon A Crime are working hard to maintain the high standard set by Gary and Pat and have some fun signings this month.   Tues. May 3 – 7:00 Paul Charles “St Ernan’s Blues.” Sat. May 7 – 1:00 Con Lehane...

2015 Agatha Award Winners

by | May 1, 2016 | Awards

Last night, at Malice Domestic have announced the winners for the  2015 Agatha Awards. Best Contemporary Novel: LONG UPON THE LAND, Margaret Maron (Grand Central Publishing) Other nominees: BURNED BRIDGES, Annette Dashofy (Henery Press) THE CHILD GARDEN, Catriona...

2016 Edgar Award Winners

by | Apr 30, 2016 | Awards

Thursday night, in New York City, The Mystery Writers of America handed out the 2016 Edgar Awards. Best Novel Let Me Die in His Footsteps by Lori Roy (Penguin Random House – Dutton) Other nominees: The Strangler Vine by M.J. Carter (Penguin Random House – G.P....

Author Work Spaces: Leigh Russell

by | Apr 30, 2016 | Author Workspaces

Before I transferred to writing on an ipad, I completed most of my work sitting at my desk. Using an iPad has allowed me to be very flexible about where I write. Like most authors, I am frequently invited to attend literary festivals, and give talks in libraries and...

4 KIDS WALK INTO A BANK

by | Apr 29, 2016 | Features, Movie Review

Black Mask Studios 2016        I’m a sucker for a good title. A good title can make your book stand out from the crowd. It can serve as a memorable hook to draw in your reader. A good title can live in your brain and make you smile...