The 60s were a time of turmoil, filled with such diverse events as the Vietnam War and Woodstock. Among the baby boomers to grow up during the era was Kay Kendall, author of “Rainy Day Women.” If the title sounds familiar, it’s because it comes from a Bob Dylan song. Kay Kendall said all three of her Austin Starr mysteries bear the titles of Dylan songs.“The times we grow … [Read more...] about Back to the 60s with mystery writer Kay Kendall
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Behind the story of John Mullen’s Digital Dick
In the mystery genre, books involving a computer as the protagonist are few and far between. A computer with artificial intelligence is even rare, but that’s exactly what debut author John Mullen has created in “Digital Dick.” Mullen said he never intended to write about a serious issue, but as he wrote his first published mystery, he realized he was asking the question, “who … [Read more...] about Behind the story of John Mullen’s Digital Dick
Ace Atkins — behind the story of The Redeemers
New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins began his career as a writer by working for a newspaper. His journalism background taught him many lessons about writing, but also gave him insight into people, which he now uses when he writes the Quinn Colson series and Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series.For those unfamiliar with Ace Atkins, he’s been nominated for every major … [Read more...] about Ace Atkins — behind the story of The Redeemers
Sujata Massey talks about The Kizuna Coast
Agatha and Macavity Award winner Sujata Massey’s latest novel is “The Kizuna Coast.” In this interview, the author of the Rei Shimura mysteries discussed “The Kizuna Coast” and how a natural disaster influenced the book.“Writing The Kizuna Coast was a way to recognize a significant change in the real world and my fictional environment,” said Massey. “My ten Rei Shimura … [Read more...] about Sujata Massey talks about The Kizuna Coast
Lori Rader-Day discusses Little Pretty Things
Lori Rader-Day’s first mystery novel, “The Black Hour,” has been nominated for numerous awards, including the Mary Higgins Clark Award, a Macavity, an Anthony, and the Barry Award for Best Paperback Original. For this interview, Lori Rader-Day is talking about her second mystery, “Little Pretty Things,” and why she believes it’s the characters, not issues, that drive a … [Read more...] about Lori Rader-Day discusses Little Pretty Things