A Day in the Life of Ellie Stone by James Ziskin

New Holland, New York Monday, April 3, 1961 My day begins over a hard roll and coffee with my best friend in the world, Ron “Fadge” Fiorello, the proprietor of the soda shop across the street from my apartment. He’s usually late opening up the store,...

The 2015 Agatha Award Nominations

The Agatha nominations was released today and I’m so excited. The winners will be announced at the Malice Domestic Convention on May 2, 2015. Congratulations to one and all! Best Contemporary Novel The Good, The Bad and The Emus by Donna Andrews (Minotaur Books)...

Author Showcase ~ Arsenic and Old Books by Miranda James

In Athena, Mississippi, librarian Charlie Harris is known for his good nature—and for his Maine coon cat Diesel that he walks on a leash. Charlie returned to his hometown to immerse himself in books, but taking the plunge into a recent acquisition will have him in...

A Day in the Life of Don Rogers by J.J. Cook

Occupation: Sweet Pepper Police Chief I know this is gonna sound like whining- and I hate whiners – but Sweet Pepper shouldn’t have gone outside our small town in the Smoky Mountains to hire a fire chief. We have plenty of talent right here. I would have chosen my...