Author Bio: As an avid reader and writer of crime fiction, Vanessa Westermann's ideal day would be spent plotting fictitious crimes. Vanessa is a former Arthur Ellis Awards judge, and has given a talk on the evolution of women's crime writing, at the Toronto Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Vanessa's book review column entitled "Vanessa's Picks" was published in the monthly newsletter of a popular Toronto mystery-specialty bookstore from 2012 to 2016. The column was developed into a blog, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Vanessa Westermann
Interview with Author – P.D. Workman
Author Bio: P.D. Workman was born and raised in Alberta, Canada. She writes riveting young adult and mystery/suspense books dealing with mental illness, addiction, abuse, and other social issues. She has won several literary awards from Library Services for Youth in Custody for her young adult fiction. She currently has over 30 published titles and can be found at pdworkman.com. She has been married for 25 years and has one son. What inspires you to write? I have always loved to write. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P.D. Workman
Vardin Homecoming by Maggie Spence
Vardin Homecoming by Maggie Spence Six former friends from Vardin Village reluctantly reunite eight years after the devastating homecoming weekend that tore apart their lifelong friendship. When they were seniors at Vardin Village High, they weren’t supposed to be in the abandoned Butler Building after the homecoming dance but the adventure seemed harmless enough… until they find their friend’s dead body. After fleeing the building just one step ahead of the police chief, the six teenagers … [Read more...] about Vardin Homecoming by Maggie Spence
Dangerous Habits by Susan Hunter
Dangerous Habits by Susan Hunter After receiving a mysterious message from a dead nun, journalist Leah Nash reopens the investigation into her teenage sister’s death. As she starts closing in on the answers, someone starts closing in on her. Leah races down dangerous paths in this twisting tale of hidden motives and long buried secrets—until she finds the stunning truth. … [Read more...] about Dangerous Habits by Susan Hunter
Interview with Author – Janice Croom
Author Bio: Unlike some, I didn't start out to write a novel. I viewed learning fiction techniques as a means to improve my non-fiction writing. To that end, I took an eight-week class on how to write a novel. Our assignment was to write the first chapter of our book. I volunteered to read mine aloud. After I finished, the class applauded. “That’s really good,” my teacher said. “What happens next?” I reminded her that she’d asked us to write the first chapter, not what happened next, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Janice Croom
Interview with Author – Jennings Wright
Author Bio: Born and raised in Florida, Jennings spent her early years reading anything she could get her hands on, when she wasn't spending time in and on the water. She won a prize in the 6th grade for her science fiction stories. Jennings attended the University of Tampa, graduating with a B.A. in Political Science, and almost enough credits for B.A.s in both English and History. She attended graduate school at the University of West Florida, studying Psychology. She spent time over the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jennings Wright
Interview with Author – Abigail Keam
Author Bio: Keam is an award-winning author who writes the Josiah Reynolds mystery series about a beekeeper turned sleuth. She also write an ebook epic fantasy series - The de Magela Saga. DEATH BY A HONEYBEE won the 2010 Gold Medal Award for Women's Lit from Reader's Favorite and was a Finalist of the USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books of 2011. DEATH BY DROWNING won the 2011 Gold Medal Award for Best Mystery Sleuth and also was placed on the USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books of 2011 as a Finalist. Ms. Keam is … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Abigail Keam
