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25 Years Ago Today: Historical Romance Author Deanna Jewel

I'd like to welcome time travel and historical romance author Deanna Jewel, who shares a very inspiring message with us today. If you leave Deanna a comment with your e-mail address, she will enter you into a drawing for a signed copy of her book Never Surrender, an Indian time travel romance. She is also [...]

Win Early Copy of Sink or Swim and Enter Over 175 Other Book Giveaways!

I am excited to be participating in the Gratitude Giveaways sponsored by the blog I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. More than 175 blogs are giving away book-related items from November 17th at 12:01 am EST through Sunday, November 28th at 11:59 pm EST. After you enter my giveaway, be sure to bookmark this [...]

Holiday Sale – Order Signed Copies of The Flag Keeper for Children On Your Shopping List

Do you have any children on your holiday shopping list? Or perhaps you need a gift for a teacher or would like to donate a book to your child's school. How about giving a keepsake book signed by both the author and illustrator? I am offering a special discount on The Flag Keeper throughout the [...]

25 Years Ago Today: Academic Mystery Author Carole Shmurak

I'd like to welcome my guest, Dr. Carole Shmurak, Professor Emerita at Central Connecticut State University and the author of ten books. Deadmistress, her first mystery featuring professor/sleuth Susan Lombardi, was named a Notable Book of 2004 by Writers Notes Magazine. Other Lombardi mysteries include Death by Committee (2006) and Death at Hilliard High (2009). [...]

News & Events

UPCOMING EVENTS Date TBA Authors Show radio interview. Nov. 22, 2010 at 7 p.m. Stacy will serve on the Sisters in Crime panel "Using What You Know To Write A Mystery" at the Bellingham Public Library, 100 Blackstone Street Bellingham, MA. She will be joined by authors J.E. Seymour and Barbara Ross. SINK OR SWIM [...]

25 Years Ago Today: 'Lead Poisoning' Author J.E. Seymour

I'd like to welcome my fellow Mainly Murder Press author J.E. Seymour. J.E. lives in a small town in seacoast NH and has had short stories published in three anthologies of crime fiction by New England writers – "Windchill," "Deadfall," and "Quarry," in Thriller UK Magazine, and in numerous ezines, including Shots, Mouth Full of [...]

Buy 'The Cutting Edge' on December 20 And Help Send it To Kindle Bestseller List

Kindle users, mark Dec. 20 down on your calendars. Not only can you buy a fantastic new book for a special 99 cent discount price on that day, you can also participate in an experiment to see how powerful social networking can be in propelling an indie book onto the Amazon Kindle Bestseller List. Bestseller [...]

New Books, Blog Interview and Award

Lots of news to report! I should be receiving galleys and a cover for my reality show-themed mystery novel Sink or Swim any day now. Although the official trade paperback release date is Jan. 1, it's possible that it could be available on Amazon in time for Christmas. Stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, [...]

25 Years Ago Today: Bogey Man Author Marja McGraw

I'd like to welcome my guest, author Marja McGraw. Marja is originally from Southern California, where she worked in both criminal and civil law enforcement for several years. After relocating to Northern Nevada, she worked for the Nevada Department of Transportation. Marja also did a stint in Oregon where she worked for the Jackson County [...]

Blast From The Past: Childhood Story "The Mysterious Relatives"

I found this short story from my childhood tucked away in a bright yellow folder, written in my careful script. I was probably about 11 when I wrote it. I hadn't read it in years and expected to discover that The Mysterious Relatives was one of my Cathy Summers mysteries. As I flipped through it, [...]