Clea Simon's Blog, page 88
February 24, 2013
Thank you, Publishers Weekly
"Clever... pithy dialozuge and distinctive characterizations..." These are some of the early words from Publishers Weekly for my April pet noir, Parrots Prove Deadly.
Parrots Prove Deadly: A Pru Marlowe Pet Noir
Clea Simon. Poisoned Pen, $24.95 (278p) ISBN 978-1-4642-0104-2
A parrot proves a key murder witness in Simon’s clever third mystery featuring Pru Marlowe, a latter-day Doctor Dolittle,
Parrots Prove Deadly: A Pru Marlowe Pet Noir
Clea Simon. Poisoned Pen, $24.95 (278p) ISBN 978-1-4642-0104-2
A parrot proves a key murder witness in Simon’s clever third mystery featuring Pru Marlowe, a latter-day Doctor Dolittle,
January 31, 2013
Somerville gets its own Cat Fest!
Call us copy cats! In the wake of the hugely successful Cat Video Festival at the Walker Center in Minneapolis, our little city that could – Somerville – is hosting its own "Copy Cat Fest." The event, to be held Sunday, Feb. 17, 4-7, will be smaller in scope, but will have videos, readings (yes, I'm reading), celebrity cat guests... you name it! I am so psyched. Thank you, Arts Council!
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December 11, 2012
The Next Big Thing blog hop
THE NEXT BIG THING BLOG HOP
Welcome to this blog hop.
What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way that readers can discover new authors, because with bookstores closing and publishers not promoting new authors as much, we need to find a way to introduce readers to authors they may not see in their local bookstore.
Here you have the chance to find many new authors. Here you’ll find information
Welcome to this blog hop.
What is a blog hop? Basically, it’s a way that readers can discover new authors, because with bookstores closing and publishers not promoting new authors as much, we need to find a way to introduce readers to authors they may not see in their local bookstore.
Here you have the chance to find many new authors. Here you’ll find information
November 29, 2012
Thank you, Kirkus!
"As paranormal talking cat mysteries go, Simon’s latest gives her humans their due and a little bit more."
Hey, Kirkus is renowned for the "Kirkus kick." This is more plot summary than review, but I'll take it!
TRUE GREY (reviewed on December 1, 2012)
A graduate student finds that life imitates art a little too closely in the gothic romances she studies.
Dulcie Schwartz (Grey Matters, 2011,
Hey, Kirkus is renowned for the "Kirkus kick." This is more plot summary than review, but I'll take it!
TRUE GREY (reviewed on December 1, 2012)
A graduate student finds that life imitates art a little too closely in the gothic romances she studies.
Dulcie Schwartz (Grey Matters, 2011,
November 15, 2012
That reminds me...
... have to order my bird for next week. (Yes, this is a real photo of my yard and Beakie, the Beacon Street turkey, an occasional visitor.)
November 14, 2012
First peak: GREY DAWN
Dulcie #6, out early 2013
November 9, 2012
Thank you, Bristol Public Library!
"The best so far..." Wow, thank you, Bristol Public Library.
Bookblog of the Bristol Library
Reviews by the Reference Department of the Bristol Public Library, Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
True Grey by Clea Simon
Melon ponders whodunit in True Grey.
Reviewed by Jeanne
Dulcie Schwartz is just starting to see some daylight at the end of her long academic tunnel. She
Bookblog of the Bristol Library
Reviews by the Reference Department of the Bristol Public Library, Bristol, Virginia/Tennessee.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2012
True Grey by Clea Simon
Melon ponders whodunit in True Grey.
Reviewed by Jeanne
Dulcie Schwartz is just starting to see some daylight at the end of her long academic tunnel. She
November 5, 2012
Thank you, Publishers Weekly!
TRUE GREY is "intriguing... authentic and appealing." I'll take it!
REVIEW
Author: CLEA SIMON
Title: TRUE GREY
Publication: PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Issue: 22ND OCTOBER 2012
True Grey: A Dulcie Schwartz Feline Mystery, Clea Simon. Severn, $28.95 (224p) ISBN 978-0-7278-8215-8
An academic rival poses a threat to Harvard grad student Dulcie Schwartz in Simon’s intriguing fifth paranormal cat cozy (
REVIEW
Author: CLEA SIMON
Title: TRUE GREY
Publication: PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Issue: 22ND OCTOBER 2012
True Grey: A Dulcie Schwartz Feline Mystery, Clea Simon. Severn, $28.95 (224p) ISBN 978-0-7278-8215-8
An academic rival poses a threat to Harvard grad student Dulcie Schwartz in Simon’s intriguing fifth paranormal cat cozy (
October 17, 2012
Under construction
...or under cover. At any rate, I've been at work. News soon!
October 3, 2012
A "True Grey" siting
Melon settles down with "True Grey." To which I can only say, "look at that belly! Look at that belly!"
