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Claire Matturro: Smugglers, Trouble, and Hurricanes

December 20, 2020

Raised on “tales of errant, unhinged kin, whiskey-making, and the War Between the States,“ award-winning author Claire Hamner Matturro dreamed of being a novelist. Unfortunately, other needs–for example, gainful and steady employment–took precedence. She worked as a newspaper reporter, a lawyer, and a university professor before the siren song of storytelling finally lured her back … More Claire Matturro: Smugglers, Trouble, and Hurricanes

Author photo of mystery author Donna Andrews. A smiling Andrews sports a short haircut and glasses. She's wearing an emerald green blouse over a black shell.

Donna Andrews: The Falcon Always Wings Twice

August 10, 2020

I first met Donna Andrews when we served on the national board of Mystery Writers of America together. I was a regional president, which made me an automatic member of the national board. She was the board’s Executive Vice President, an often-thankless job that entails an immense amount of work and responsibility. Donna served multiple … More Donna Andrews: The Falcon Always Wings Twice

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Carolyn Haines and A Visitation of Angels

September 30, 2019

You may have seen Carolyn Haines on CrimeReaders before. She’s a USA Today bestselling author and the founder of the Mad Catters, who write a multi-author series of standalone, single-author cozy black cat detective romantic mysteries. (My contribution, Trouble Most Faire, is #11 in the series.) Carolyn is a prankster, and animal welfare activist who … More Carolyn Haines and A Visitation of Angels