* April 2010 *

Parnell Hall
~ Guest of Honor at Malice Domestic 2010
~ As research for my Puzzle Lady mysteries, I compete in the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. My exploits, and those of the real cruciverbalists, are chronicled in my music video of the tournament, The Sunday Morning, 7th Puzzle, Fear of 4th Place Blues (The Crossword Song), now on YouTube.

~ THE PUZZLE LADY VS THE SUDOKU LADY (The Battle of the Century!), features crossword puzzles by frequent New York Times contributor Manny Nosowsky, and sudoku constructed by New York Times crossword puzzle editor, Will Shortz.

L. C. Evans
~ Talented Horsewoman, the first in the Leigh McRae mystery series, published by Draumr Publishing. Currently working on the second in the series. Series is set in a small, southwest Florida fictional town.
~ We Interrupt This Date:

Beth Groundwater
~ DEADLY CURRENTS first two books in my new Mandy Tanner river ranger series. The first, Wicked Whitewater, will be released in the first quarter of 2011.new Rocky Mountain Adventure series , currently scheduled for March 1, 2011

Leslie Wheeler
~ "I have a new book, the third in my series, MURDER AT SPOUTERS POINT, coming out in the fall."

Susan McBride
~ Debut in women's fiction, THE COUGAR CLUB, was released in early February.

Kathleen Delaney
~ And Murder For Dessert, published by Poisoned Pen Press, was a Notable Mystery in Booksense. It is the third in the Ellen McKenzie series.

Carolyn Hart
~ "My 44th book LAUGHED 'TIL HE DIED, the 20th title in the Death on Demand series - "An innocent woman faces arrest unless Annie and Max Darling solve three inter-locking puzzles: The pulled-out pant pockets of a murder victim, three guns that appear and disappear, and the whereabouts of a runaway teenager who may know too much." On sale April 6.

Victoria Thompson
~ A Gaslight Mystery: Murder On Lexington Avenue, which will be released June 1, 2010

Diana Orgain
~ Motherhood is Murder: A Maternal Instincts Mystery - Available Now from Berkley Prime Crime

Jaqueline Girdner
~ Twelve mysteries in the Kate Jasper series, all recently re-issued as e-books and trade paperbacks by E-Reads.com.
~ Four mysteries in the Cally Lazar series under the pen name, Claire Daniels.
~ Author of one romantic comedy, WHAT'S SEX GOT TO DO WITH IT in e-book at SynergEbooks.com.

G.M. Malliet
~ New mystery series from Thomas Dunne/Minotaur Books coming soon

Ann Purser
~ The first of the Ivy Beasley Mysteries, comes out in May

Linda Tuck-Jenkins
~ Local Favorite DAFFODILS® Mysteries Screen Rights Optioned
New Smyrna Beach, FL: "The film and television rights to the DAFFODILS* comical mystery series set in New Smyrna Beach, Florida have been optioned by the Los Angeles production company, Identity Films."

Helen Osterman:
~ Now available online and in bookstores: The Stranger in the Opera House, an Emma Winberry Mystery. Notes in a Mirror, a paranormal/historical, now available in bookstores and online.

Carola Dunn:
~ Murder on the Flying Scotsman, Damsel in Distress & Dead in the Water recently released from Constable & Robinson.
~ Received the contracts for UK large print editions of 2 Regencies, Lord Roworth's Reward and Captain Ingram's Inheritance (sequels to Miss Jacobson's Journey--the Rothschild Trilogy)
~ The second Cornish mystery will be out June 10th 2010. Already available for pre-order on Amazon.

Simon Brett:
~ Last year I started a new venture with a new publisher when Constable published BLOTTO, TWINKS AND THE EX-KING'S DAUGHTER, which, as the title might suggest, is not entirely a serious crime novel. And I'm glad to say that the sequel, BLOTTO, TWINKS AND THE DEAD DOWAGER DUCHESS, will be published in July, together with the paperback of the first one.
~ "I've just been finishing a book, another cozy: Bones Under The Beach Hut."

Evan Marshall :
~ Evan is delighted to report that he has just completed his tenth novel, City in Shadow, to be released by Severn House in July 2010 in the United Kingdom, and in October 2010 in the United States.
~ Evan's mystery/thriller play The Station has been accepted by the Chatham Community Players (Chatham, NJ) for its One-Act Festival, with five performances between July 29 and August 7, 2010.
~ Evan will be the keynote speaker at the Bergenfield (NJ) Film Festival on Thursday, May 6th.

Bill Crider:
~ I did a post on my latest novel, just released.
http://www.spinetinglermag.com/2010/04/15/clyde-and-me-and-mississipi-vivian-by-bill-crider/

* May 2010 *

Nicola Furlong:
~My new podcast...The Novel Experience. The plan is to chat for 10-15 minutes with authors, editors, publishers, booksellers, etc. to discover practical, usable tips and techniques to aid fiction writers. No fluff, no fawning, just interesting conversation with lots of writerly take away. Will be out in June.

Rhys Bowen:
~I have finally gone solo with a blog called Rhys's Pieces--it will be my news and musings.
~The next Royal Spyness novel comes out on September 7th. It is called ROYAL BLOOD.
~My Royal Spyness books will all shortly be available in audio from Audible.com.
~If you are of Welsh heritage, or you love things Welsh--good singing, Dylan Thomas, Tom Jones, Catherine Zeta-Jones then check out the big Festival of Wales in Portland, OR, over Labor Day weekend. Choirs and all kinds of fun events. I'll be speaking at a seminar and hosting a cocktail party on Friday evening--and pre-launching ROYAL BLOOD.

Josi Kilpack:
~Key Lime Pie, the fourth book in my culinary cozy series will be coming out in August.

Victoria Thompson:
~If you'd like to have an autographed copy of MURDER ON LEXINGTON AVENUE, you can order it from Mystery Lovers Bookshop.
~The paperback edition of MURDER ON WAVERLY PLACE will be released at the same time.

Nancy J. Cohen :
~The July 16th release of my new paranormal romance, SILVER SERENADE, is getting close! Click here to view the Book Trailer if you haven't seen it yet.
~Meanwhile, my earlier paranormal romances are getting formatted for digital release. Book one in my Light-Years Trilogy, CIRCLE OF LIGHT, is now available from Belgrave House.
~MAY MADNESS CONTEST! (HURRY! - Contest ends June 13th)

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* June 2010 *

Nicola Furlong:
~Hey Lovers of Words and Stories,

I'm delighted to announce the release of my first podcast. Called The Novel Experience®, it's dedicated to the craft and art of fiction writing. No fluff, no filth, just fun, fascinating and fruitful discussions with authors, editors, booksellers, publishers and agents to help you fulfill your writing career.

My very first guest is my good friend, best-selling mystery and historical writer, Denise Dietz. Listen to the 14 minute segment to discover some key elements to mystery writing, learn a terrific tip to improve your fiction writing and find out what happened to Deni at The Dallas/Fort Worth Airport - it's every author's dream! The podcast will soon be on iTunes and other podcasting sites but you may listen by clicking here...

http://www.nicolafurlong.com/blog/nicolas-work/novel-experience-podcast-2/

and scrolling down to the audio link.

Linda O! Johnston:
http://www.killerhobbies.blogspot.com/
~Working on a spin-off Pet Rescue mystery series. The first, BEAGLE MANIA!
~FELINE FATALE, July 2010 Berkley Prime Crime
~ALASKAN WOLF, December 2010 Harlequin Nocturne

Sheila Lowe:
~Handwriting Examiner
~Forensic handwriting mysteries, LAST WRITES coming July 6
~Twitter: sheila_lowe

Elizabeth Eagan-Cox:
~Elizabeth's Book Cover Art is now a line of clothing and fun products! Visit her Zazzel Store!
~Follow Elizabeth on Twitter
~Book 3: A Ghost Meets an Angel is now in Paperback and all e-book formats.

Mindy Starns Clark:
~Secrets of Harmony Grove, which will be released in October. Read more about it at Harvest House Publishers.

Aaron & Charlotte Elkins:
~We're in the process of getting a new cozy series off the ground; the first book A DANGEROUS TALENT, will be out in March 2011.

Connie Shelton:
~Check out Smashwords - where you can find my books in all e-reader formats and get easy links to the print versions.
~Interested in writing? Get my free fiction writing tips and learn more about how I write.

Tina Czarnota:
~A Cozy You-Tube Link!

Helen Osterman:
~Next in the series, The Stranger in the Opera House - now available!

L. C. Tyler:
~My next books are Ten Little Herrings, US Edition - Felony and Mayhem, late July, and The Herring in the Library UK Edition - Macmillan, 6 August.

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* August 2010 *

Rhys Bowen:
~I met with the producer who wants to bring Constable Evans to TV while I was in UK. She's having a tough time convincing Welsh television that this is the kind of TV police drama they want. They want Wales to look tough and edgy--urban setting etc. How silly when the rest of the world loves the quirky country feel of Wales! Still, we're still hoping.
~And the movie of Her Royal Spynss seems to be moving ahead nicely. The movie company in UK is working with a screen writer and wants to renew my option, so keep your fingers crossed for that one.
~Finally, thank you all for your wonderful support. I really appreciate hearing from you and meeting you at my book signings. It is heartwarming for a writer to know that her books are appreciated!

Jan Dunlap:
~ I'm pleased to announce that the newest Birder Murder mystery, titled "A Bobwhite Killing," is ready to roll off the press in early September! Hailed by an Amazon.com reviewer as "EVERYTHING A COZY MYSTERY SHOULD BE. A wonderful new series here!", my Bob White Birder Murder books continue to attract new readers and win fans among birders and mystery-lovers alike. The Birder's Library website called the first book in the series, "A Boreal Owl Murder," a "good, light read," while the birding reviewer at About.com says the second book in the series, "Murder on Warbler Weekend" is a "cunning mystery."

Jeanne Glidewell:
~The publisher is now considering my third Lexie Starr novel HAUNTED. With any luck at all, it will come out in2010.

Penny Warner:
~HOW TO CRASH A KILLER BASH, my new book in the Presley Parker Event Planner mystery series set at the de Young Museum, comes out August 3rd at your local bookstore or online.

Peggy Ehrhart:
~Now there's an audio version of Sweet Man Is Gone, available from Books in Motion. The title's different–Blue Murder–but it's the same book, and I love the way the reader, Andrea Bates, interprets Maxx Maxwell's words.

Nancy J. Cohen:
~I am excited to announce the release of SILVER SERENADE, my new science fiction romance! This title is now available from The Wild Rose Press.
~My Light-Years Trilogy is available in digital format from Belgrave House. Titles include Circle of Light, Moonlight Rhapsody, and Starlight Child. These exciting sci fi romances also include paranormal elements. Print copies are available from iUniverse.com.

Evelyn David:
~Murder Drops the Ball - Book #3 in the Sullivan Investigations mystery series is on the horizon.

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