Reviews + Articles

Donna Andrews, Mystery Writers of America and Women

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

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 real,...

Scent of Murder by James O. Born

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...

The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein

Whether it's his adult mysteries or his adventures for kids, Chris Grabenstein's books are always entertaining. In his latest standalone, The Island of Dr. Libris, Grabenstein takes us into the world of imagination, showing that books have the power to come to...

Cynthia Swanson, Guest Author

I reviewed Cynthia Swanson's remarkable debut novel, The Bookseller, on March 21. She took the time to write a guest post for us. It's my pleasure to welcome Cynthia to the blog. Blog Post: The Butterfly Effect: How Chaos Theory Provided Inspiration...

Giveaway – The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook, edited by Kate White

Congratulations to the winners of the last contests. Nancy S. of Whittier, NC won Paige Shelton's If Catfish Had Nine Lives. Carolyn Hart's Ghost Wanted goes to Rita R. from Searcy, AR. And, Lisa G. from Pensacola, FL won Daughter of the Regiment. As promised, I'm...