Maggie Pill is the pseudonym of Peg Herring, the author of Sleuthing at Sweet Springs. She writes three different mystery series, including the Sleuth Sisters mysteries. Herring is an avid traveler and likes to keep her books light, but jokes she may have inadvertently ended up on a Homeland Security watch list."The Sleuth Sisters Mysteries as a whole are pretty … [Read more...] about Behind the story of the Sleuth Sisters mysteries
Author Interviews
Behind the story of Wolf with Kelly Oliver
Kelly Oliver is the author of thirteen scholarly books, ten anthologies, and more than 100 articles. She's done work on campus rape, reproductive technologies, women and the media, film noir, and Alfred Hitchcock. So why did she turn to writing fiction? The answer lies in the pages of her Jessica James Mystery Series and the story behind the first installment, … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Wolf with Kelly Oliver
Behind the story of Title Wave with Lorna Barrett
When a writer writes multiple series, has been nominated for an Agatha, and has hit the New York Times Bestseller list, I'm impressed. Lorna Barrett, whom readers may know as Lorraine Bartlett or LL. Bartlett, fits this description. For this behind the story interview, Barrett discussed her new Booktown Mystery, "Title Wave."The initial inspiration for "Title Wave" came … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Title Wave with Lorna Barrett
Connie di Marco and The Madness of Mercury
Astrology is a fascinating, and controversial, subject for many readers. Some call it bunk, others won't make a move without consulting their chart. For Connie di Marco, astrology created the perfect background for her Zodiac Mystery series, which begins with The Madness of Mercury."I think writers pull together stories from very diverse threads," said di Marco, "perhaps … [Read more...] about Connie di Marco and The Madness of Mercury
Nancy Cole Silverman tells the story behind Without a Doubt
Nancy Cole Silverman enjoyed a long and successful career in radio. During those days in radio, Silverman didn't realize she was destined to be a writer. Her Carol Childs Mystery series takes advantage of her knowledge about radio news while letting her exercise her creative side. Without a Doubt is the latest book in the series. Without a Doubt was inspired by the response … [Read more...] about Nancy Cole Silverman tells the story behind Without a Doubt