Winners and a Purrfectly Fine Mysteries Giveway

April 10, 2015

Congratulations to the winners of The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook, edited by Kate White. It’s hard to believe out of all those entries both copies are going to Michigan. Kathy C. from Farmington Hills and Willetta H. from Dearborn will receive copies...

A Scourge of Vipers by Bruce DeSilva

April 09, 2015

I’m a fan of crime novels featuring investigative journalists, whether the reporter is Bruce DeSilva’s Liam Mulligan, Brad Parks’ Carter Ross, Bryan Gruley’s Gus Carpenter or Hank Phillippi Ryan’s Jane Ryland. They’re determined...

Donna Andrews, Mystery Writers of America and Women

April 08, 2015

2015 marks the 70th anniversary of Mystery Writers of America (MWA), and the 69th year for the Edgar Awards, the awards that honor the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction, play and television writing. The 2015 Edgar Awards will be presented in New York City on...

Bruce DeSilva, Guest Author

April 07, 2015

The last time I saw Bruce DeSilva was at the Poisoned Pen in 2010. So, I welcomed the chance to catch up with him. His new book, A Scourge of Vipers, is released today. It’s the perfect time for a guest post. Thank you, Bruce. ***** I know Liam Mulligan isn’t...

Scent of Murder by James O. Born

April 06, 2015

There are countless number of crime novels set in Florida, but few authors bring the voice of authority to their books. James O. Born is a special agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Agent.  His novels reflect...