Joanna's latest book, "Paint Can Kill," was discussed on an episode of PBS's Between the Covers, Summer Series. Join Cara Mia on a new adventure filled with vintage treasures and a murder mystery. Watch Joanna's PBS interview to learn more! PBS Interview Link:https://player.pbs.org/viralplayer/3094000108/ … [Read more...] about Joanna Campbell Slan | Between the Covers Summer Series
Joanna Campbell Slan on The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon
Listen to the podcast here. Joanna Campbell Slan joins me in the Corner to chat about Ship Wrecked, her 8th Cara Mia Delgatto mystery. Tune in to find out what Floridians really think about snowbirds, whether a ghost crab really changes colors, and what happens when lizards freeze. Plus hear how Joanna names her characters, the difference between a paranormal tour and a murder tour, and the Florida Highwaymen paintings. Find Joanna … [Read more...] about Joanna Campbell Slan on The Cozy Corner with Alexia Gordon
Mask or Raid: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery #17
As if this writing, I’m 9,000-words into Mask or Raid: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery #17. There’s an outline done already, so that’s good. I have a strong sense of how this particular book starts, so I’m feeling confident as I write. Zinging right along. However, like all my books, I’m sure this one will present its own particular snags and problems. That’s the nature of the beast. We have the cover already, and that’s good news. I always feel like … [Read more...] about Mask or Raid: Kiki Lowenstein Mystery #17
A Crime Spree Magazine Feature
I thought you may enjoy this article via Crime Spree Magazine regards Jews in Cozy Mysteries. https://crimespreemag.com/jews-in-cozy-mysteries/ … [Read more...] about A Crime Spree Magazine Feature
Jo Knows How to Tangle: Gurdell
I’ve been playing around with my tangles a lot lately, probably because I’m inspired by Eni Oken’s classes. I saw a print on a pillow and that led me to deconstruction of the design. Deconstruction means taking an image apart and figuring out how to replicate it. Actually, here are the steps: Look at the image carefully — Get the best, most clearest version of the image you can.Enlarge the image if possible — Funny thing. When you enlarge an … [Read more...] about Jo Knows How to Tangle: Gurdell
The Friday Night Mystery Club
I’m often asked, “How long does it take you to write a book?” The answer is, “Depends on the book.” The Friday Night Mystery Club took me thirty years. I don’t know why. I don’t have a good reason. No, that’s not entirely true. As I recall, I submitted it to my (then) agent, and she wasn’t impressed. I now know that agents aren’t always good judges of what will sell. Some, I assume, are. Especially if it means “will sell to a … [Read more...] about The Friday Night Mystery Club