Mysteristas
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Writers talking mystery (and more).
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4y ago
To celebrate the Bookbub deal on my new Fiona Figg Mystery—only $1.99 June 1st-3rd—I’m reprinting part of an interview I did with The California Herald about the book. CH: Can you tell us how you got the idea for the plot you have developed for Betrayal at Ravenswick A Fiona Figg Mystery? KO: This is my ..read more
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4y ago
“The time has come,” the Walrus said To talk of many things.” Lewis Carroll, “The Walrus and the Carpenter” The publishing world – and indeed the world in general – has undergone a lot of upheaval in 2020. Closing publishers, COVID-19, delayed book releases, the works. And now there’s one more change. The end of ..read more
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4y ago
Liz here. On our last posting day, I’m so happy to host longtime friend Edith Maxewell, known in some circles as Maddie Day. She is celebrating the launch of her 20th (!) book with her latest. Take it away Edith! Saved by the Belle Liz, thank you for inviting me back to the Mysteristas! Today ..read more
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4y ago
Please welcome today’s guest poster, Barbara Monajem! To PC or not to PC Characters in historical mysteries and romances are often somewhat—or even a lot—ahead of their time. They think and frequently act like we do today. Much as I enjoy reading and writing such stories, I don’t think of the characters as realistic. Although ..read more
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4y ago
Let’s get to know John Bishop, author of the Doc Brady mystery series. How did you get started writing? As an academic Orthopedic Surgeon at Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, I was heavily involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Along with the academic obligations ..read more
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4y ago
Or, making the most of a challenging situation. COVID-19 has on-going, wide-ranging impact around the globe. It’s scary and overwhelming and exhausting. However, I like to look for opportunities in every situation; COVID-19 is offering an interesting opportunity to observe how differently people respond to stressful situations. My family, while practicing social distancing and safe ..read more
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4y ago
I was planning to write my post today, reporting on the fabulous time I would have had at Left Coast Crime. And in a way, this still is about that. I want to tell you a little tale about magic. Because for me, the fun of writing is all about magic. Hubby and I ..read more
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4y ago
Growing up, I absolutely devoured mystery and crime fiction content. I would watch Matlock, Perry Mason, and Murder, She Wrote with my grandparents. Encyclopedia Brown, The Boxcar Children, and even my beloved Baby-Sitters Club (there was a special mystery-related line) all fed my childhood desire to consume mystery fiction. But it wasn’t until my mom ..read more
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4y ago
Let’s get to know Debbie De Louise! Which books/authors inspired or influenced you the most? As a librarian, I have the opportunity to read a variety of books by different authors and have recently begun reviewing crime/mystery books for Booklist. I’ve always enjoyed reading, but the book that ignited my reading passion as a pre-teen ..read more
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4y ago
So, here we are. We’re all hunkered down in our houses. If you have kids, especially young ones, they’re probably already driving you nuts with “I’m bored.” Because this isn’t a snow day – no play dates. If you’re like me, with older kids whose schools are driving on with online-learning, you’re probably hearing a ..read more