Ten years ago very few people—even doctors—were aware of the term “celiac disease.” Those who suffer from the disease must eat a gluten-free diet, something that was very difficult to do until celebrity devotees propelled gluten-free into a fad diet. In this interview, Nancy J. Parra talks about her latest Baker’s Treat Mystery and how her diagnosis as a “Celiac” affected … [Read more...] about About the Baker’s Treat Mystery series with Nancy Parra
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Kathi Daley — writing mysteries in record time
All writers approach their craft with some purpose in mind. For some, it’s simply to see their name in print. Others want the brass ring—a Pulitzer, an Edgar, and more. In this interview with Kathi Daley, we’ll get a close look at how the author of four different series wrote twenty-three mysteries in four years.“Matrimony Meltdown is the 13th book in the Zoe Donovan … [Read more...] about Kathi Daley — writing mysteries in record time
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
Superfluous Women author discusses little-known fact from WWI
You can take the girl out of Britain, but you can’t take the Britain out of the girl. Or, so it might be said of Carola Dunn. In this interview, the author of more than fifty mysteries and regency romances discusses her upcoming novel “Superfluous Women” and the historical importance of the title.The idea for the book came to Dunn when she discovered a book by Virginia … [Read more...] about Superfluous Women author discusses little-known fact from WWI
Behind the story with New York Times bestseller Cleo Coyle
Cleo Coyle is the pseudonym for Alice Alfonsi, writing in collaboration with her husband, Marc Cerasini. This interview with the New York Times Bestselling team looks at what’s behind the story of “Cleo Coyle’s” latest Coffeehouse Mystery, “Once Upon a Grind.”Alfonsi and Cerasini have lived in New York for three decades. They said, “We’ve worked in skyscrapers and behind … [Read more...] about Behind the story with New York Times bestseller Cleo Coyle