Author Archives: Brenda Buchanan

It’s Spring, and the Crime Writers are Everywhere

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Brenda Buchanan

It’s finally spring, time to emerge from hibernation and get yourself to a Noir At The Bar or similar event to enjoy local crime writers reading their best stuff. A gang of us had a rollicking good time in Kittery … Continue reading →

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Dreaming A Story Into Being

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Brenda Buchanan

I’ve been heart deep in a writing project of late, a great relief this blasted icy winter when staying positive has been a monumental challenge. On my drive home from work I often silence the car radio, not to avoid … Continue reading →

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The True Joys of a Maine Winter – Redux

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Brenda Buchanan

This winter truly has been a season of discontent, the most difficult in years. Obviously, one can interpret that sentence in multiple ways, but today my focus is on the weather. For kicks I looked back at my past February … Continue reading →

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Rich in Books

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Brenda Buchanan

I’m rich in books, always have been and suspect I always will be. This truth is never more evident than during the holidays, when my family and friends come through with enough new reading material to get me through the … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

I love it when my turn to blog straddles the November and December holidays. Though it’s dark early and cold often, this time of year puts me in a grateful mood, something to celebrate in these times. It’s easier to … Continue reading →

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Crime Bake Photos!

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

I could not resist the temptation to put up this quick Monday night post with some photos of MCW bloggers at Crime Bake last weekend. As you probably can tell from the photos, a great time was had by all.

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Crime Bake Preview: Honoring Barb Ross and Launching Snakeberry

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

The New England Crime Bake will take place this weekend, and I can’t wait. The ‘Bake is the annual gathering of crime writers and readers from across the region held each November outside of Boston. This year’s Guest of Honor … Continue reading →

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How Lucky We Are

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

Since the Crime Wave rolled through Maine last week, I’ve thought a lot about how fortunate we are to have this amazing crime writing community. Events like the Wave bring us together to talk and laugh, read and commiserate. Writers … Continue reading →

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Murder, and All That Jazz

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

Carolyn Marie Wilkins’ newest novel, Murder At The Wham Bam Club, was released at the end of July. It’s her fourth mystery and her seventh book overall, the other three being non-fiction. Murder At The Wham Bam Club, set in … Continue reading →

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A Maritime Research Center in a Boat Building Hub

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Brenda Buchanan

As longtime readers of the blog know, one of my favorite of Maine’s outstanding public libraries is Friend Memorial Public Library in Brooklin. We happen to be enjoying our annual sojourn in Brooklin, which inspires me to build upon the … Continue reading →

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