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Behind the story of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Diva

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Before becoming a New York Times Best-selling author, Gemma Halliday went through a number of careers. According to her website, she's been a film and television actress, a teddy bear importer, a department store administrator, a preschool teacher, a temporary tattoo artist, and a 900 number psychic. These days, Gemma has found her niche—writing mysteries. Here's the story … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Disappearing Diva

Behind the story of Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette

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 Lucy Burdette (aka Roberta Isleib) is the author of the Key West Food Critic Mystery series. A former clinical psychologist, she's published sixteen mysteries. Her books and stories have been short-listed for Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her latest Key West Food Critic Mystery is Death on the Menu.  Behind the story of Death on the Menu "Over the course of … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Death on the Menu by Lucy Burdette

What in the world is she up to now? A guest post by Mary Marks

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WHAT IN THE WORLD IS SHE UP TO NOW? or, My Late Life Adventure by Mary Marks I was always a rebel, fighting against the “old order” from the time I was a teenager in the early sixties until now. There’s just something about institutions and authority that breeds mistrust in my very depths. My poor family and circle of friends routinely expressed shock, dismay and disapproval … [Read more...] about What in the world is she up to now? A guest post by Mary Marks

Behind the story of Killer Reputation by Cassidy Salem

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Cassidy Salem says she's always been an avid reader and is especially fond of mysteries. She loves to read so much that she spotlights a wide range of mysteries—from cozy to hard-boiled as well as sweet romance—on her blog. She also loves hearing from readers and feels it helps reinforce her motivation to write. Where did that book come from? Killer Reputation is the third … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Killer Reputation by Cassidy Salem