One Woman. Three Names. Many Books.
What a thrill to be nominated for a Best First Novel Agatha! It has been wonderful getting to know my fellow nominees. What a great group!
We did a blog tour this spring, and we had a blast. Every stop asked a different question, so it is worth visiting them all:
What a week this is! Today, I was in the Boston Globe, along with the other Wicked Cozy Authors. We are so grateful for the opportunity–we had a blast at the photo shoot, and love the piece.
This weekend is Malice Domestic, one of my favorite conferences. I am beyond thrilled (over the moon) that Just Killing Time is an Agatha nominee for Best First Novel.
I will not soon forget this wonderful week.
I am thrilled that I will be at Left Coast Crime this weekend, and not just because I want to escape the snow. Though there is that. Here’s what I am looking forward to!
I am on a panel, Saturday at 11am. Main Street Murder: Mysteries set along Main Street U.S.A. Jenn McKinlay will be moderating, and I will be paneling with Kate Carlisle, Cheryl Hollon, and Jennifer McAndrews.
I will be at the New Author Breakfast Friday morning.
The wonderful Catriona McPherson is the toastmaster. I can’t wait to see her, and several other SinC board members like Lefty nominees Gigi Pandian and Diane Vallere, Leslie Budewitz, and Susan Shea.
I will be meeting three out of the four other Best First Novel Agatha nominees for lunch. How much fun is that?
I am 15 years into this mystery writing journey, and I know so many other writers. It is always a real treat to see friends, and to catch up.
Last but not least, my Wicked Cozy sistah Sherry Harris will be there as well. I think this may be a bit of Lucy and Ethel go to Phoenix. Stay tuned for updates.
JUST KILLING TIME was nominated for an Agatha award for “Best First Novel”. I cannot tell you how thr
illing that is! When I went to my first Malice Domestic conference 15 years ago, getting published was a dream I was still hesitant to say aloud. The awards will be announced on April 30. Until then, I will float.
There will be a more comprehensive post next week, post Bouchercon, but for now all I can say is WOW. What a night at the New England Mobile Book Fair! So, so many people came by to wish me well. It was overwhelming.
Truly a wonderful day in my life!
I have been writing blog posts for the better part of the last week, getting ready to launch Just Killing Time. I am SO thrilled about this book, and I look forward to exploring the role of “published novelist” for the first time.
Tuesday night is the official launch party. 5:30-7 at the New England Mobile Book Fair. Then I am heading out to Bouchercon, where I will be on panel next Sunday morning. Over the next two weeks I am going to be doing a blog tour. I’ll be posting updates here.
This week the Wicked Cozy Authors are going to be celebrating the release. I will also be on Dru’s Book Musings (Tuesday), Maine Crime Writers (Tuesday), and Jungle Red Writers (Wednesday).