Note: Donald Bain will be a featured author at the 2012 Love Is Murder Mystery Conference, Feb. 3-5 in Chicago. I interviewed him for the LIM newsletter. 1. JCS--You are in the unusual position of writing in partnership with someone who doesn't exist, Jessica Fletcher. Angela Lansbury told me that she was in your publisher's offices and someone complimented her on her book series. She told them, "But I don't write those books." Obviously, … [Read more...] about Accept the Restrictions: An Interview with Donald Bain
Signing in St. Louis
I had the best time in St. Louis. I did a signing at my friend Mary Pillsbury's store in LaChateau across from Frontenac Plaza. Her store is totally elegant, and her jewelry is just divine. Mary's store is mentioned on page 335 of Make, Take, Murder Isn't Mary's store beautiful? So elegant. That same night I went to Pudd'nhead Books in Webster Groves, where I met with my friends and longtime fans: Stephanie, Christine, Candy and Linda. … [Read more...] about Signing in St. Louis
Answers? I've Got a Few
QUESTION: When will Make, Take, Murder be available on Kindle or Nook? ANSWER: I have no idea. See, my publisher converts the files to a format that e-publisher can use. Then it's up to the e-publishers (Amazon or Barnes & Noble) to post the books. (Feel free to bug Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And tell me what you find out, okay?) ** QUESTION: Will Make, Take, Murder be available in large print? ANSWER: I have no idea. So far, Wheeler … [Read more...] about Answers? I've Got a Few
He Beat Her Regularly–and No One Said a Word
Some stories stick with you a long, long time. Twenty years ago, a friend named Rob recounted a horrifying scene that he had witnessed at a local country club. Rob was seated where he could observe a group of members who had been drinking heavily. One of them, a prominent local man, grabbed his wife by the crotch and announced to everyone, "See this? I bought and paid for it. None of you can afford it!" Rob later learned that this man regularly … [Read more...] about He Beat Her Regularly–and No One Said a Word
Kiki in the News
It's been a thoroughly Kiki type of month.A couple of weeks ago while I was out shelling with my pal Nancy, I dropped my phone into the briney brink. Bad news. That meant I not only lost my photos, I also lost my ability to read email from the BlackBerry.Then I had my skin broken by a neighbor's dog, except I didn't know the dog belonged to a neighbor and the health department suggested I get rabies shots.But while I was having my share of … [Read more...] about Kiki in the News
Dead Armadillo Vase Brings $120 at Auction
Yep. Read it and weep. Today I auctioned off my precious armadillo, which I turned into this gorgeous (cough, cough) vase, for $120 to benefit the Boynton Beach City Library. Needless to say, the grand unveiling (in which I pulled off blue masking tape and a green garbage bag) brought a tremor of oooohs and aaahs from a stunned crowd of Friends of the Library. Never had they seen such splendid artistry!The winner asked me to autograph the base, … [Read more...] about Dead Armadillo Vase Brings $120 at Auction
