Mystery Scene: Fave Raves
The latest issue of Mystery Scene invites the magazine’s regular critics and contributors to celebrate some of their favorite reads […]
Short Fiction
“The Blanketing Snow” in Shotgun Honey
Shotgun Honey has published my very short story “The Blanketing Snow”—a story which first appeared in the anthology One Paycheck
Criminal Minds: Tears, Fears, and Cheers
In this week’s post at Criminal Minds, I answer the question: “What’s the last book that made you cry? Laugh
SleuthSayers: Appreciating Arnold Lobel
In my SleuthSayers column this week, I try to express my sense of wonder about and my appreciation of the
N.C. State University Reading Series
This week, I’ll be joining novelist Jamie Mason on Wednesday, February 10, as part of NC State University’s Literary Reading
SleuthSayers: The Possibilities Are Endless
The first day of my fiction workshop at George Mason University this semester got me thinking about the pressures to
January Events: Noir on the Air, Sisters in Crime, and The Big Read
A new year! And a fresh new line-up of events to kick off 2016. On Monday, January 11, I’ll join
Events in Richmond & Bethesda
This weekend—Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13—I’ll be traveling both south and (slightly) north for event in Richmond, VA, and Bethesda,
High Praise from EQMM & Kirkus
On the Road with Del & Louise: A Novel in Stories has earned two terrific bursts of praise here as
The Thrill Begins: Interview with EQMM Editor Janet Hutchings
I’m thrilled to have interviewed Janet Hutchings, editor of Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, as part of the “Publishing Panel” series
University Club, SinC Showcase & More December Events
As November turns to December, I’m pleased to have a full line-up of events ahead to wrap up the year
SleuthSayers: Interview with Christopher Irvin
Christopher Irvin’s new story collection, Safe Inside the Violence, offers a terrific mix of hard-hitting crime stories and more subtle,