I think it goes without saying: Ernest Hemingway’s most famous home is the one in Key West, Florida. But as a snowbird, I’ve got feelers up here in Michigan, and I’m at least as familiar with Hemingway’s time around the Great Lakes State as I am with his famous Key West home. Hemingway was born in […]
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A Mystery Writer’s Life In Zero Words or Less
If you’re reading this blog, it’s safe to say we have at least one thing in common: a love of reading. But beyond that, our personal preferences start to define us as individuals: Some of us love trying new things, while some of us say, “If it aint broke, don’t fix it!” Some of us […]
Saturday Special: Cheers to Book Geeks!
Are you a book geek like myself? If so, take the pledge with me! It’s a good week for book geeks — the newest Willa Carson mystery was released Tuesday. To pick up your copy of Cold Justice, CLICK HERE. More good news for book geeks: The January Reader Appreciation Event is still going on. To enter the raffle […]
Cold Justice: When Winter Vacation Goes Awry
Judge Willa Carson is supposed to be having a relaxing vacation in Michigan with her husband. But we all know what happens to plans…. Hmm… sounds like Willa’s doing a little more working than relaxing, doesn’t it? You can find out what’s behind Willa’s thoughts RIGHT NOW because Cold Justice is available everywhere TODAY! To […]
Willa’s winter vacation slams into Cold Justice
Judge Willa Carson planned a peaceful winter vacation in Michigan. Then, Willa remembers how much she hates the cold. Alright, not so bad once you remember how to deal with it, right? But, just as she’s about to embrace this perfect winter vacation, her plans literally slam to a screeching halt. Now I’ve given you a preview, and […]
Saturday Special: Leaving Florida Behind
Around this time of year, I prepare to leave Florida behind and return to Michigan. Like a snowbird, I’ll retreat back to Florida again once Michigan starts to get too cool for comfort — meaning below 70 degrees on a regular basis. Which brings me to the first topic in this week’s Saturday Special. 1. I […]
Harper’s Hell: Behind the Book
The third installment of the Judge Wilhelmina Carson cases is Harper’s Hell. Let’s peek Behind the Book: Tampa’s free-spirited Judge Wilhelmina Carson is knocked off her pedestal when her father, Jim Harper, shows up proudly sporting his new trophy wife. Suzanne is too young, too sweet, and way too hot for Jim Harper. Suzanne makes Willa’s […]
Monday Mystery Mob ™
Start your week with a little mystery. Match wits with the Monday Mystery Mob™. What’s your solution? #1 – Death After Dinner The Monday Mystery Mob™ had finished their schnitzel, gathered strudel and schnapps. Helga Bittner settled in to lead the after dinner traditional crime puzzle discussion. “We’ve got a good one tonight. You’ll never […]
Revenge: The Sue Grafton Way
Sue Grafton said she wrote her breakout novel, “A is for Alibi” to fulfill revenge fantasies during a bad divorce. Sue once told me that it saved her sanity to “kill the dude!” She’s now releasing her 22d Kinsey Millhone mystery, “V is for Vengeance,” which leads me to believe she’s still using this technique quite profitably. Reading mysteries and […]
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