Tag Archives: Chris Holm

First Words

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Brenda Buchanan

A good mystery sings from the get-go. “It was one hell of a night to throw away a baby.” Those dozen words opened Julia Spencer-Fleming’s 2002 debut novel, In the Bleak Midwinter. I’ve never forgotten them. Julia made good on … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Ann Cleeves, Attica Locke, Chris Holm, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Robyn Gigl | 6 Comments

Best Reads of 2022

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Brenda Buchanan

As the year rolls toward its close—and with holiday shopping season in high gear—there are many Best Books of 2022 lists being written by book reviewers across the nation. One annual list I find to be particularly well done is … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Alex Segura, Barbara Ross, BOLO Books, C. Michele Dorsey, Chris Holm, Dervla McTiernan, Edwin Hill, Gerry Boyle, Kate Flora, Kelly J. Ford, Kellye Garrett, Kent Krueger, Kristopher Zgorski, Louise Penny, Matt Cost, Paul Doiron, Richard Cass, Robyn Gigl, Sanford Emerson, Val McDermid, Vaughn Hardacker, Wanda Morris | 11 Comments

New England Crime Bake 2022 – History is Mystery

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Brenda Buchanan

I’m just back from the New England Crime Bake, a three-day conference of crime writers from across the region, and have some highlights and photos to share. This year’s Guest of Honor was William Martin, the master of the historical … Continue reading →

Posted in Brenda's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexia Gordon, BJ Magnani, Bracken MacLeod, Bruce Coffin, C. Michele Dorsey, Caitlin Wahrer, Chris Holm, Dana Cameron, Glede Brown Kabongo, Julia Spencer-Fleming, Julie Carrick Dalton, Kate Flora, Leslie Wheeler, Liv Constantine, Matt Cost, Maureen Milliken, New England Crime Bake, Nicole Asselin, Paul Tremblay, Peter Swanson, Richard Cass, Vaughn Hardacker, William Martin | 4 Comments

Next week at Maine Crime Writers, there will be posts by Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Monday), Dick Cass (Tuesday) John Clark (Wednesday) Lea Wait (Thursday), and Bruce Coffin (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us … Continue reading →

Posted on March 30, 2019 by kaitlynkathy | 2 Comments

Another Look Back

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Bruce Robert Coffin

Bruce Robert Coffin here waxing nostalgic. I was seated at my writing desk this past weekend trying to decide what I wanted to blog about this month on Maine Crime Writers when Facebook shared a memory with me. After reading … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Bruce Robert Coffin, Chris Holm, Gerry Boyle, James Hayman, John Byron Mysteries, Kate Flora, Otto Penzler, Paul Doiron | 2 Comments

The Best, Most Amazing, Awesomest, Bigliest Book Readings Anywhere. Trust Me.

Posted on February 9, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

Now that I have your attention…. On the first Saturday of every month in Westbrook, we invite two local authors (one fiction, one nonfiction) to read from their works and take a few questions. It’s called Books in the Brook, … Continue reading →

Posted in Brendan's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged Books in the Brook, Brenda Buchanan, Brendan Rielly, Bruce Coffin, Bryan Wiggins, Chris Holm, Continuum, Dick Cass, Elizabeth De Wolfe, Laura Kilmartin | 2 Comments

My First Bouchercon

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Bruce Robert Coffin

Happy October, all! Bruce Robert Coffin here, sharing my latest travel news. Well it’s over, my very first Bouchercon Mystery Writer’s conference. And what a conference it was! Over two thousand like minded individuals, comprised of writers, agents, publishers, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruce's Posts | Tagged Anthony Award, Bouchercon 2016, Brian Thiem, C.J. Box, Chris Holm, Dana Cameron, Harlan Coben, Kwei Quartey, Lee Child, Mary Anna Evans, Michael Connolly, Otto Penzler, Reed Farrell Coleman, Susan Shea | 13 Comments

Weekend Update: October 15-16, 2016

Posted on October 15, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Chris Holm (Monday), Jessie Crockett (Tuesday), Lea Wait (Wednesday), Brenda Buchanan (Thursday), and Jen Blood (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog regularly at … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Brenda Buchanan, Chris Holm, Dale Phillips, Jen Blood, jessie crockett, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Writers news | Leave a comment

Weekend Update: September 17-18, 2016

Posted on September 17, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

BREAKING NEWS! CHRIS HOLM WINS THE BEST NOVEL ANTHONY! One of our own Maine Crime Writers is bringing home the top prize from New Orleans Bouchercon. Congratulations Chris! Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Jessie Crockett (Monday), … Continue reading →

Posted in Sunday Updates | Tagged Anthony Award, Bouchercon, Bruce Coffin, Chris Holm, Freeport Community Library, Jen Blood, jessie crockett, Kaitlyn Dunnet, Kate Flora, Lea Wait, Maine Crime Writers news, Maureen Milliken, New Gloucester Public Library | 6 Comments

Weekend Update: September 10-11, 2016

Posted on September 10, 2016 by kaitlynkathy

Next week at Maine Crime Writers there will be posts by Kate Flora (Monday), John Clark (Tuesday), Brenda Buchanan (Wednesday), Kaitlyn Dunnett/Kathy Lynn Emerson (Thursday), and Chris Holm (Friday). In the news department, here’s what’s happening with some of us who blog … Continue reading →