Musings
Best First Novel Agatha Nominees
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:
Malice, Agathas, the Globe, Oh My!
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.
Left Coast Crime
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.
Cover Reveal for CLOCK AND DAGGER
Clock and Dagger will be released on August 2. It is available for pre-order here. I love writing this series, and can’t wait for you to read the next adventure of Ruth Clagan.
Here’s a blurb about the book: Ruth has three days to pull off four events—including the grand reopening of Cog & Sprocket, the clock shop she inherited from her grandfather—so she doesn’t have time for Beckett Green’s nonsense. The competitive owner of a new bookstore, Green seems determined to put other businesses out of business by also carrying their specialty items. He’s trying to steal Ruth’s new watchmaker, Mark Pine, not to mention block her plans to renovate the town clock tower.
Ruth is already all wound up when she’s alarmed to discover Mark’s dead body. As the denizens of Orchard each chime in as to who they think the murderer is, Ruth needs to watch her back as she investigates on her own. Despite the danger, Ruth won’t stop until the killer is behind bars and serving time…
Isn’t the cover wonderful?
Just Killing Time–Nominated for a Agatha!
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.