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Sixteen Things Update

2. I’m married to a rock star (well, okay, he’s a seriously talented guitarist/songwriter/music producer who looks like a rock star and whose hair was longer than mine when we got married).

3. I love ships—bo...

Mystery Scene Magazine Reviews THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER!

Mystery Scene Magazine Reviews THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER!

This one I didn’t see coming. It just appeared in my Twitter feed this morning and is a lovely, lovely review. I went to their website and discovered a magazine that I would love to read.

The review begins:

California-based private investigator Gina “Tinkerbell” Miyoko is a powerhouse personality in a petite package. I have to give author Maya Bohnhoff credit for populating her book with some of the most inventive fictional names I’ve eve...

My Dive Into Worldbuilding with Juliette Wade

The first stop on my blog tour for THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER was an interview with science fiction writer Juliette Wade for her website: Dive into Worldbuilding

For those of you who didn’t catch the live webcast (what were you doing?), you can watch that dialogue on Juliette’s Youtube channel. We discuss the different worldbuilding chops involved in different speculative fiction genres among other things.

Today’s the Day! THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER Goes On Sale!

THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER is now on sale at your local or digital bookstores!

This is a hardback release from Pegasus Crime and the first Gina Miyoko Mystery.

My official first book event is in Berkeley, CA at the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology (see the post on my website!) on October 20th. We will have live music, treats, a reading, a signing and other cool things.

What People Are Saying about Gina “Tinkerbell” Miyoko

More about Gina “Tinkerbell” Miyoko:

“… a tough, sassy, and relatable…” Publishers Weekly

“… a unique series lead, but she sweeps across the pages like an adrenalin-fueled soul sister of Janet Evanovich’s flamboyant characters…” Booklist

“… Gina “Tink” Miyoko, an absolute original…” John Copenhaver, author of ‘Dodging and Burning’

“… deeply complicated and memorable…”William Boyle, author of The Lonely Witness

“I love feisty Gina Miyoko, I could read her all day! She is intriguing, exciti...

October 2 is right around the corner

More about Gina “Tinkerbell” Miyoko:

“… a tough, sassy, and relatable…” Publishers Weekly

“… a unique series lead, but she sweeps across the pages like an adrenalin-fueled soul sister of Janet Evanovich’s flamboyant characters…” Booklist

“… Gina “Tink” Miyoko, an absolute original…” John Copenhaver, author of ‘Dodging and Burning’

“… deeply complicated and memorable…”William Boyle, author of The Lonely Witness

“I love feisty Gina Miyoko, I could read her all day! She is intriguing, exciti...

Announcing THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER Blog Tour

I am doing a new thing with this novel—a blog tour!

So, please do check my calendar here for tour dates and follow along. Currently confirmed dates are:

09-25-18  @4:00 pm – Science fiction author/blogger Juliette Wade will interview me live on her Dive Into Wordbuilding website. The interview will also be on YouTube.

10-03-18 – Fellow BVCer Deborah Ross will interview me on Book View Café.

10-08-18 – Sandra Lopez will feature a review of the book and an excerpt on her Sandra’s Book Club revi...

Gina’s Oberegi – Say What?

This literally means “protector” in The Mother’s Tongue and, like the sweater and vitamins, is something Mom will not let me l...

Breaking News! Booklist Review of THE ANTIQUITIES HUNTER is in!

I am tickled pumpkin by this review from Booklist that I just received this morning from my delightful publisher.

Booklist says:

An entertaining debut introducing PI Gina “Tinkerbell” Miyoko. At five foot nine and 94 pounds, she is a Harley-riding, San Francisco Bay houseboat–dwelling powerhouse who is met with frank amazement by most people. When her best friend, Rose, an undercover Park Service agent, is gravely injured, Gina takes her place, going undercover in Mexico in the company of arc...

Gina Miyoko, P.I.: Gina’s Gun

Like many private detectives, Gina ”Tinkerbell” Miyoko carries a gun and is well-prepared to do so. Her favorite is a Titanium Taurus .357 Magnum (Model 617) in a delightful shade called “bright spectrum blue.” This nifty little revolver has a two inch barrel and fits neatly into Gina’s specially constructed fanny pack. It has a seven chamber cylinder (meaning it fires seven bullets).

The model has been discontinued, which makes it seem even more special. Possibly, Gina thinks, even special...