Birthday Party for Edgar A. Poe!

 Birthday Party for Edgar A. Poe! 

Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Worthen, 141 Worthen St., in Lowell- at 5 p.m. 

A few very short Poe readings (me included), a toast to Poe, then all are welcome to remain, chat, order dinner (wonderful menu and orders can be placed upstairs.)

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Here I am at the Poe Museum in Richmond, VA.

My Interviews From 2024 and chance to win

Hello All- it was a busy year that went by rather rapidly.

May your new year be filled with love and joy and helping others.

I did a number of interviews this last year, so here they are for your listening and/or reading pleasure. 😏

Most recent (that just got published), is my chat with Dr. Katherine Hutchinson Hayes on her show Murder, Mystery & Mayhem Laced with Morality. 

And please respond to her poll for a chance to win one of three of my books on author help! 

Before that came Al Warren's Books to Die For Podcast. 

And Rich Ehisen's The Open Mic

The Bonnar Spring Crime Wave Podcast

A mini-interview from Sandy and James Manning at Killer Nashville.
I come in about 6:16... 

And I'm mentioned in this Huntington News piece, after chatting with Grace Phillips (no known relation) at the Boston Book Fair. 

My Podcast Interview Out, Scott Goudsward Interview, and Salem Gothic Yule Show

Hello again- another busy time of year, before the holidays.

First off, my podcast interview for Al Warren's House of Mystery is up!

And I had a great chat with author Scott Goudsward for the Tewksbury Library Writer's Night Out. 

And capped off the week with a day selling and signing books at the Salem Gothic Yule Market. 

Here's the table Scott Goudsward and I were at on Saturday. 

Krampus was there instead of Santa. 

So many cool vendors, like MoonGangStar Candles. 

And Smoke and Honey Dark Art and Decor

Quill and Crow Publishing house

And Muna Muskie 

Fun day, with many interesting gift ideas for the holidays.

Drop on by next year! 

Great Panel night at the W. Roxbury BPL branch

We had a great time last night at the Sisters in Crime Monday Mystery and Mayhem panel at the West Roxbury Branch Library.

The following pics were supplied by Robert Gaudet! 

Artemis Kirk introducing us

L to R: John Nardizzi, Frances McNamara, Leslie Wheeler, and myself. Not present was Leslie Meier, who sadly could not attend.

On most rainy weeknights, you don't expect much of a crowd to come out to the library. We were pleasantly surprised to see about 40 people in attendance! They asked great questions, and seemed to have quite a good time.

Author book sales were done by the nice Indie bookstore Rozzie Bound.

After the chat, folks had a chance to talk to us while we signed books.

John and I sharing a chuckle

There were snacks, supplied and staffed by the Friends of the Library. who did a terrific job!

Thanks to all, staff, Friends, and audience, who made this night a success!

Tyngsboro Festival of Trees

Great time signing and selling books at the Tyngsboro Festival of Trees! Several nights there, and enjoyed talks with other authors.

Still going on tonight and tomorrow, so get on down and see the lovely trees and lights!

My display

Great writer and friend David Daniel

Mike Preston and Deidre Mullin Heck

Jaya Mehta

Busy Weekend

Busy weekend, especially nice weather.

This was good for attending the Boston Book Festival across from the Public Library. Huge crowd all day, and food trucks with tasty treats.

We were at the Mystery Writers of America booth.

Here's Stephen Rogers and Sarah Smith, with Connie Hambley in the recess.

Later we had our shift, with BJ Magnani, Jeanne Cosmos, and JM Taylor.

Had never been in the Public Library before. Some nice statuary.

And cool outdoor sconces.

Some Huntington News reps. Thanks to Grace Phillips (left) for a terrific interview. 

And James Johnson, repping El Junto, a new virtual book club app. 

Sounds like it could be fun.

And on Sunday, it was up to Manchester, NH, for The Bookery, a great little Indie bookstore.

Was there with some other scary authors.

We talked a lot of shop, signed some books, and had a good time.

Thanks to Garrett for help with the event.

Our intrepid crew of stars: Scott Goudsward, Tom Deady, Chris Philbrook, and myself.

Interview out, Big Show, Blue Ribbon Win, and More!

Out today- my interview from Bonnar Spring on The Crime Wave show!

Had a good time at the Great New England Fall Craft Show.

Met a lot of nice people and new fans, signed a lot of books.

My setup there

Here's the booth of KD Mason, another writer of mysteries.

And William Price, with some fantasy titles

One more writer, Linda Kepner

Big show, with many booths

And one vendor, getting into the Halloween spirit!

Monday was the NE Library Association conference in Portland, Maine.

Was at the Sisters in Crime table with Gabi Stiteler and Leslie Wheeler.

Apparently, we were so engaging at chatting attendees up, we won the Blue Ribbon for Excellence!

I moderated a Zoom chat with Liz Mugavero (Cate Conte) for the Tewksbury Library Writer's Night Out.

Then to the Mystery Writers of America booth at the Boston Book Fest on Saturday the 26th.

And on Sunday the 27th, join me and some cool writers of scary stuff Chris Philbrook, Tom Deady, and Scott Goudsward at The Bookery in Manchester, NH.