Craig Johnson is the author of the Walt Longmire mystery series. In this interview, the New York Times bestselling author discusses the series and how the latest installment, “Dry Bones,” came about.“It should come as no surprise that all of my books are based on newspaper articles from the high plains region,” Johnson said. “It's a way of keeping the books grounded in the … [Read more...] about Craig Johnson on the latest Walt Longmire mystery
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The good, the bad, and the uncertain with Jamie Lee Scott
USA Today bestselling author Jamie Lee Scott likes to take life differently. A passionate mystery writer, Scott also enjoys screenplays and making indie films. And while her first screenplay, No One Knows, is an “Editor’s Choice” on DirecTV’s ShortsHD channel, she’s not in Hollywood “chasing the dream,” but living on a farm with her husband, two dogs, two cats, and three … [Read more...] about The good, the bad, and the uncertain with Jamie Lee Scott
Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm
In the summer of 2011, Susan Cummins Miller took a whitewater raft trip through the Grand Canyon. From the rafting trip, sprang her thriller, “Chasm.” In this interview, geologist and author Miller describes how that trip affected her writing.“Retracing part of Major John Wesley Powell's explorations, especially with a group of convivial geoscientists, was a highpoint of my … [Read more...] about Susan Cummins Miller — whitewater rafting and Chasm
Jess Lourey talks about writing and secrets
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
Chief Samuel Craddock returns in A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge
Samuel Craddock, Jarrett Creek’s temporary Chief of Police, is back on the case in “A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge.” This time, the crime hits close to home when the secrets of Jenny Sandstone, the chief’s next-door neighbor and friend, catch up with her.Chief Samuel Craddock visits the hospital in Bobtail to find out how Jenny is holding up and to see her mother, Vera, … [Read more...] about Chief Samuel Craddock returns in A Deadly Affair at Bobtail Ridge