Tag Archives: Nancy Drew

The Challenges of Writing an Amateur Sleuth Mystery

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Allison Keeton

There are multiple subgenres of mysteries, such as police procedurals, private investigator mysteries, and legal mysteries. I, however, write “amateur sleuth” on the “cozy adjacent” spectrum, emphasizing community and relationships over violence. The most famous amateur sleuth is Miss Marple, … Continue reading →

Posted in Allison's Posts | Tagged Agatha Christie, amateur sleuth, Maine, Maine mystery, midcoast maine, Miss Marple, Nancy Drew, writing challenge | 4 Comments

Thanks, Mom

Posted on May 17, 2019 by susanvaughan

Yes, I know Mother’s Day was last Sunday but this is my day so I’m having my say. I have my mother to thank for introducing me to mystery novels. We seldom agreed on much, but shared the love of … Continue reading →

Posted in Susan's posts | Tagged Agatha Christie, Carolyn Keene, crime stories, Hercule Poirot, Mary Stewart, mystery writers, Nancy Drew, Susan Vaughan | 7 Comments

The Mysteries That Got Me Hooked on Reading

Posted on April 24, 2019 by jenbloodauthor

I came across a box of books from my childhood the other day while going through stuff in my mom’s garage. Aside from the favorites my mom saved from when I was wee – The Diggingest Dog, Peter Rabbit, Winnie … Continue reading →

Posted in Jen's Posts | Tagged Nancy Drew, trixie belden, ya mystery | 9 Comments

LOVE OF READING NO MYSTERY

Posted on March 10, 2016 by susanvaughan

Susan Vaughan here. Wednesday, March 2, was Read Across America Day in honor of the birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The school where I taught as a reading specialist usually stretched related activities into an … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Barbara Ross

Hi. Barb here. This summer I read Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak about the women who wrote the Nancy Drew books, as well as the man whose original idea she was. Sort … Continue reading →

Posted in Barb's Posts | Tagged Barbara Ross, Carolyn Keene, Edward Stratemeyer, Harriet Stratemeyer Adams, Margaret Augustine Wirt Benson, Melanie Rehak, Nancy Drew | 19 Comments

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 →