Donna Andrews: The Falcon Always Wings Twice

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

Carolyn Haines and A Visitation of Angels

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

Mystery Author Michael Guillebeau Blends Sharp Writing with Quirky Characters and Offbeat Humor

I first met Michael Guillebeau at Killer Nashville, where the manuscript for his first novel, Josh Whoever, was a top ten finalist for the Claymore Awards. That book was published by Five Star Mysteries in 2013 and received a starred review from Library Journal, was named a Mystery Debut of the Month by them, and was … More Mystery Author Michael Guillebeau Blends Sharp Writing with Quirky Characters and Offbeat Humor