Jessica (Jess) Lourey is best known for her critically-acclaimed Murder-by-Month mysteries. A tenured professor of creative writing and sociology, Lourey has also written sword-and-sorcery fantasy and YA adventure. In this interview, Jess Lourey talks about what is important to her in writing and the one common theme she returns to: secrets.One secret Jess Lourey doesn’t … [Read more...] about Jess Lourey talks about writing and secrets
Award-winning Authors
Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
Leslie Budewitz has, in her relatively short career as a writer, racked up some impressive credentials. For this interview, the national bestselling author and winner of two Agatha Awards, talks about food, cats, dogs, and one of her favorite places, Seattle.“I fell in love with the Pike Place Market in Seattle first as a college student, and later as a young lawyer working … [Read more...] about Double Agatha winner Leslie Budewitz discusses new series
Interview with Acts of Faith author Patricia Wynn
Patricia Wynn loves history, travel, and a good mystery. In this interview, the award-winning author describes how she’s been able to blend those interests to write mysteries as well as Regency and historical romances. Her latest Blue Satan historical mystery is “Acts of Faith,” which explores life in 1716 England and the religious persecution of the time.In “Acts of … [Read more...] about Interview with Acts of Faith author Patricia Wynn
Alan Russell’s versatility is key to success
Not many mystery writers have tackled the murder of an angel, but that’s what San Diego author Alan Russell has done in his latest release, “Guardians of the Night.” For this interview, the award-winning author discussed his new release and his philosophies about writing.Russell feels strongly that authors who write a book just to deliver a message or argue a cause are … [Read more...] about Alan Russell’s versatility is key to success
Behind the story of ‘Soul of the Fire’
With his first Inspector Shan novel, Eliot Pattison seized the holy grail of mystery writing, the Edgar Award for Best First Novel. “Soul of the Fire” is the eighth book in this series and continues themes established in prior Inspector Shan novels. For this interview, Pattison discussed why he writes what might be called “heavy” novels—deep in complexity and above all, thought … [Read more...] about Behind the story of ‘Soul of the Fire’