Back Home With Kate Chambers by Judy Alter

According to my career plan, I should be in Dallas, lead paralegal for a young, smart lawyer—did I mention he’s charming and attractive? Well, I never went there because he was happily married. My Gram raised me with standards. But I had my own condo, a Lexus I bought...

Traveling With Nana by Maddy Hunter

Us old folks have got a lot of time on our hands on account of we’re retired, so we like to take day trips to casinos, and longer trips to faraway spots we never been before. These longer trips are called “tours,” and my granddaughter, Emily Andrew Miceli, just...

Katie’s Victoria Square as told to Lorraine Bartlett

Life in McKinlay Mill is pretty predictable. Even more so in the little shopping district known as Victoria Square. That’s where I work. I own an arts and crafts arcade known as Artisans Alley. It’s filled with wonderful handcrafted items made (or refurbished) by the...

A Word From Lauren Vancouver by Linda O. Johnston

Hi, I’m Lauren Vancouver. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m the chief administrator at HotRescues, a wonderful no-kill animal shelter in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. Although I spend most of my time at my shelter saving pets, I’m always glad to reach out when...

The 2013 Agatha Award Nominations

The votes are in and these are the five titles that garnered the most votes for each category. Congratulations to the nominees! Winners will be announced at the 2012 Agatha Awards banquet to be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Best Novel: The Diva Digs Up the Dirt by...