by Laura | Guest Blogs, Mystery 101
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love mysteries. I suspect I was a mystery fan back when I was spitting up strained apricots and wearing onesies. Would the Cat in the Hat get punished for wrecking the house with Things One and Two? Would the Man in the Yellow Hat...
by Laura | Guest Blogs, Mystery 101
Since I’m a mystery writer, my friends frequently ask me to recommend “good” mysteries for them to read. When I respond with, “What kind of mysteries do you like?” I sometimes get a blank stare. I list some of the choices: “Cozies, police procedurals, paranormal,...
by Laura | Blog, Guest Blogs
(I’m always pleased to spend time with my dear friends, the fiesty crew at Jungle Red Writers. On this guest appearance we had some fun discussing aging.) HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN: Happy Saturday! I noticed the other day that my ankle was puffy. (I promise this has...
by Laura | Blog, Guest Blogs
Marshal Zeringue, at Campaign for the American Reader, asked me what I was reading. Here was the answer I was happy to supply: I’m currently reading Mr. Ives’ Christmas by Oscar Hijuelos, which seems appropriate since Christmas is just around the corner. It’s a tale...
by Laura | Blog, Guest Blogs
Those of us in the military, or married to military members—and I’ve been on both sides of that equation—are used to starting over. Every time we move, we enroll the kids in new schools, meet new neighbors, try four churches before we find a good fit, search out new...