It seems like I am constantly finding out that series that I have read and liked are not being continued for one reason or another (many times lately I am hearing that the publisher is not renewing the series). Let's use this topic to let each other know when a series is being discontinued (and if you know why you can list the reason). We can use this as a place to mourn our favorites (or not so favorites) as they leave us...

Melanie Travis series by Laurien Berenson is finished with book #15 Doggie Day Care Murder.

Lyn Hamilton's Lara McClintoch series (fortunately I have the whole series).

The "Yellow Rose" mystery series by Leann Sweeney

Then there are those authors who have passed away: Anne George, Tony Hillerman among others. Also long-passed Agatha Christie, Charlotte Armstrong, Dorothy Sayers, Steve Allen... I'm sure you can name many old favourite series.

Jean Hager's books I really enjoyed, but looking up on SYKM (Stop You're Killing Me), I see that her last Mitch Bushyhead series was 1998, Molly Bearpaw series was 1997, and Tess Darcey series was 2000.

It seems Jean Hager is a mystery herself. I checked out several sites and everything is out of date. Does anyone know what she is doing now, if anything? Maybe she has retired from writing... ?

Denise wrote: "It seems like I am constantly finding out that series that I have read and liked are not being continued for one reason or another (many times lately I am hearing that the publisher is not renewing..."

Terrible about Laurien Berenson. I LOVE that series!

Betty wrote: "Jean Hager's books I really enjoyed, but looking up on SYKM (Stop You're Killing Me), I see that her last Mitch Bushyhead series was 1998, Molly Bearpaw series was 1997, and Tess Darcey series was ..."

I wrote to Jean several years ago and she responded that she has retired. So don't expect anymore Iris House B&B, Molly Bearpaw, or Mitch Bushyhead mysteries. I am sad as I liked all three. Although Jean had many pen names: Leah Crane, Marlaine Kyle, Amanda McAllister, Sarah North, Jeanne Stephens. I have not looked any of these up or read any books under any of these names.

I heard today from Judith Van Gieson. The Claire Reynier series is at an end at least from her former publisher. Here is what Judith wrote: "It was my publisher's decision to stop publishing those books, not mine. I have received a couple of offers from small presses to continue the Claire series, but for so little money I felt I couldn't do it. Publishing is in a terrible state these days. In the meantime I've been teaching, mentoring, helping others to self-publish. I do want to get back to my own writing soon, however, either another Claire or a travel memoir I've been working on."

Denise wrote: "Betty wrote: "Jean Hager's books I really enjoyed, but looking up on SYKM (Stop You're Killing Me), I see that her last Mitch Bushyhead series was 1998, Molly Bearpaw series was 1997, and Tess Darc..."
I suspected as much re retirement. I didn't know about the pseudonyms, must check them out. Publishers are having a difficult time, and I am very upset that a university library has gone 100% digital. I ask you, how can a library exist without books!? I am anti-e-books and will continue to be as they are too hard for me to read. Even with my progressive lenses, I often find myself removing my glasses to read a book! and I'm certainly not comfortable without a book in hand no matter where I am. Life is becoming so depressing these days... especially in British Columbia. There, I've said it!

Betty wrote: "Denise wrote: "Betty wrote: "Jean Hager's books I really enjoyed, but looking up on SYKM (Stop You're Killing Me), I see that her last Mitch Bushyhead series was 1998, Molly Bearpaw series was 1997..."

Betty: I agree about holding a book to read. I really don't like reading on the internet. I end up printing off stuff just to be able to read it. I think it is easier to follow when I am holding the paper.

I wear bifocals and do not use them to read. The only time I use my glasses are for looking at things at a distance. I can read with my bifocals but find it easier without. The main reason I got them was when I am at a store I used to have to take my glasses off to read a label or sign a check and it is easier to have the bifocals. However, it is easier for me to read without them. I also don't use my glasses for computer work. Too much tipping the head up and down.

Denise wrote: "Betty wrote: "Denise wrote: "Betty wrote: "...I also don't use my glasses for computer work. Too much tipping the head up and down. "
That's why I had to get progressive lenses. All day on the computer at work, I couldn't focus back to distance for driving home, then couldn't focus on the dashboard to read it. They work quite well, but hard to get used to. Also, like bifocals, I have trouble seeing stairs and uneven ground without tipping my head way down to look out the top of my glasses! If I wasn't so old and broke, I'd look into laser correction! ;-)

I just learned from the first post that the Melanie Travis series has been discontinued by Kensington Publishers. I don't know if it will do any good, but I did write the publisher a note letting them know I disagreed with their decision!

Donnaa in Southern Maryland

Betty wrote: "Lyn Hamilton's Lara McClintoch series (fortunately I have the whole series)."
I just learned recently that Lyn Hamilton passed away earlier this year. A loss of an interesting author, and undoubtedly a good person.

Betty wrote: "Betty wrote: "Lyn Hamilton's Lara McClintoch series (fortunately I have the whole series)."
I just learned recently that Lyn Hamilton passed away earlier this year. A loss of an interesting author,..."
For more info regarding Lyn Hamilton's death:

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/books/story/2009/...

Also if you check out Lyn's website (www.lynhamilton.com) there is a free book to download. Not a Lara McClintoch but written before Lyn's death.

The Charlie Plato series by Margaret Chittenden was so very good.. And I had noticed a year or so ago that there hadn't been any new releases.. I emailed her and she told me that the publisher pulled the plug on her series as well. :( I think it's really terrible! She was very nice in the email and explained to me that any new publisher most likely wouldn't want to start from the middle of a series. So sad and unfair!