A Day in the Life of Author Karen MacInerney

When I first started writing the Gray Whale Inn mysteries, it was summer in Texas; I was the mother of two small children, one of whom was a big fan of both projectile vomiting and tantrum throwing; and the most riveting part of my week was Gymboree class, where the...

Why I Like Cozies by Karen MacInerney

Dru kindly asked me to write a blog post entitled “A Day in the Life.” Well, I was thinking about my life, and what I was going to write about my life, and I found myself coming up on the empty side. You see, although it is pleasant, my life is fairly uninspiring from...

Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney

Blueberry Blues by Karen MacInerney is the first short story in the “Gray Whale Inn” mystery series. April 2012 When innkeeper Natalie Barnes volunteers to host the Cranberry Island Clambake at the Gray Whale Inn, she’s looking forward to good food,...

Berried to the Hilt by Karen MacInerney

Berried to the Hilt by Karen MacInerney is the fourth book in the “Gray Whale Inn” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2010 When a lobsterman discovers a sunken ship, Cranberry Island is abuzz with excitement. Is the wreck the remains of...

Murder Most Maine by Karen MacInerney

Murder Most Maine by Karen MacInerney is the third book in the “Gray Whale Inn” cozy mystery series.  Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2008 The long-awaited third book in Midnight Ink’s bestselling series is finally here! It’s springtime on...