Matthew FitzSimmons began his writing career in the eighth grade. He wrote the story, a fantasy called “A Mage in Spirit” about a boy elf and a Pegasus, for English class. He received a good grade, but suffered a great deal of boyhood angst over the experience. FitzSimmons is writing professionally these days and his latest thriller is called "Poisonfeather." Here's the story … [Read more...] about Matthew FitzSimmons and the story behind Poisonfeather
Author Interviews
Behind the story of Masking for Trouble with Diane Vallere
Diane Vallere loves fashion, costumes, and mysteries. In fact, the National Bestselling author loves mysteries enough that she started her own detective agency when she was ten years old. And costumes? Let's just say she once dressed as Tippi Hedren’s 'The Birds' character for Halloween. Vallere writes four different cozy mystery series. Here's the second behind her second … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Masking for Trouble with Diane Vallere
Behind the story of “Devil Sent the Rain” with Lisa Turner
Lisa Turner is the author of three mysteries. She was nominated for an Edgar in 2015 and saw her first novel turn into a bestseller on Amazon. Her latest mystery is "Devil Sent the Rain,"Turner said "Devil Sent the Rain" began with the image of a rainy dawn at a buffalo preserve on the outskirts of Memphis. There was a red 1968 Camaro Z/28 mired in a muddy pasture. Inside, … [Read more...] about Behind the story of “Devil Sent the Rain” with Lisa Turner
Behind the story of Mud Bog Murder with Lesley A. Diehl
Should a cozy mystery be pure fluff? Or, should it take on serious issues? Lesley A. Diehl prefers to blend real issues, not fluff, into her cozies. In her latest Eve Appel mystery, she tackles issues about ecological balance in the swamps of Florida. And therein lies the story behind "Mud Bog Murder.""I live in rural Florida," Diehl said. "Coastal construction is creeping … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Mud Bog Murder with Lesley A. Diehl
Behind the story of Salem’s Cipher with Jess Lourey
Jess Lourey is the author of the outrageously funny Murder-by-Month mystery series. She's also written a magical realism novel and has now turned her pen toward thrillers. Say hello to "Salem's Cipher" and the mysterious world of cryptography.Lourey describes herself as someone who loves puzzles. "My brain cracks and pops like a mad dancer when it gets a chance to crack a … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Salem’s Cipher with Jess Lourey