A Word With Maria Kelson

May 16, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? Walter Mosley’s The White Butterfly and Alice LaPlante’s Turn of Mind inspired me to try mystery/thriller/suspense writing. Both are stories with ordinary...

A Word With Kay Pritchett

May 9, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I have always found unanswered questions intriguing. That trait led me first into literary criticism, where I spent half a lifetime teasing out answers to the...

A Word With Iris March

May 2, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre your write? I have always loved mysteries. I was an avid Encyclopedia Brown reader as a kid. I wasn’t inspired to write a mystery for a while though. Then, I read a cozy...

A Word With Taffy Beach

Apr 25, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I love mental puzzles and riddles that require me to decipher the underlying code or unravel the meaning. So when I decided to try my hand at writing fiction, the...

A Word With Seren Star Goode

Apr 18, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? From the time I could turn on the TV I’ve loved British Mysteries—strong characters, scandalous clues, and a deep sense of place. They shaped how I think about...

A Word With Nancy Robards Thompson

Apr 11, 2026 | A Word With The Author

Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . .   What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved a good puzzle, so writing mysteries felt like a natural fit for me. There’s something deeply satisfying about following the clues, uncovering...