Tag Archives: Louise Penny

Books, Books and More Books!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by mainecrimewriters

By Brenda Buchanan Fall is now rushing into view.  When I gaze at my shelf of just-read and to-be-read books I wish there were more hours in the day. My writing schedule keeps me in front of the keyboard until 9:30 or so … Continue reading →

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What Keeps Me Reading a Long-Running Mystery Series?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. In book jail in paradise. It’s either a blessing or a curse. I can’t make up my mind. At the end of the month, when I hand in the sixth Maine Clambake Mystery, Stowed Away, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Mysteries for Your Book Club

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. Or rather there. By the time you read this, I’ll be on the road to Key West, probaby somewhere in the Carolinas, if you’re reading on the day it posted. Recently, I was thrilled to be included … Continue reading →

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The Agatha Best Contemporary Novel Nominees

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. Yesterday, Leslie Budewitz, an Agatha-nominee for Best First Novel blogged about her novel and those of all of her fellow nominees. I thought is was such a great idea, I’m borrowing it today. It’s easy for me … Continue reading →

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The Cozy Covenant

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. I wrote a few weeks ago about beginning a new book. But now my synopsis has been approved. Time to get writing. I’ve written before about how first drafts are the hardest part of writing for me. … Continue reading →

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What the Writers Are Reading

Posted on September 2, 2012 by mainecrimewriters

Kate Flora here, facing Labor Day, and the end of summer, and that sense that things will start cranking up and my leisurely summer afternoons reading in my L.L. Bean rocking chair are coming to an end. So for this weekend, … Continue reading →

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What Are You Reading?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by mcwarchives

Paul Doiron here— One of the most common questions I get asked, when someone learns that I’m a novelist, is what books I’ve read recently. Readers like to hear recommendations, and they figure that as an author I should have … Continue reading →

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What We’re Reading

Posted on November 20, 2011 by kaitlynkathy

Today’s group blog asks the question “What are you reading now and in what format?” Kaitlyn: Since my husband gave me an iPad for my birthday, I’ve found myself reading more books on that device than in print format. I … Continue reading →

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When a Writer Gets a Chance to Read . . .

Posted on August 7, 2011 by mainecrimewriters

Kate: One of the questions we’re often asked by audiences at our book events is some variation of “What are you reading right now?” or “Who is your favorite mystery author?” I’m sure my answers to that question are often … Continue reading →

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