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The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
All of Us Murderers
My new novel All of Us Murderers is a Gothic mystery romance set in late 1904. It’s heavily influenced by classic Gothic novels and pays tribute to the 1970s women-running-from-big-scary-house Gothic romance. Indeed, it begins when Zeb, our hero, arrives at big scary Lackaday House, and is greeted by a bosomy young woman running away.
Brain Cancer for Fun and Profit
Awhile back, I was speaking on an Asian cruise when I realized I could no longer figure out what the hands of the clock meant. The next day, during a session, I introduced the ship’s captain. Twenty minutes later I picked him out of the audience and asked him what he did for a living. (The uniform did look a tad familiar.) That same day, I gave up trying to understand foreign currency. Even American money was getting tricky. In Viet Nam, I handed a vendor two hundred-dollar bill and a five for a $7.00 baseball cap. It was a very nice cap.
Unraveling the Mystery: The Science Behind How Dinosaurs Moved
Have you ever imagined seeing a dinosaur move — the ground trembling beneath its steps, the slow turn of its massive head, the sweep of its tail? Scientists and artists alike have long pursued this mystery. Understanding dinosaur motion offers a window into evolution, physics, and how life adapted on Earth millions of years ago.
What Are Your Rights in Criminal Defense Cases?
Police make over 10 million arrests across America every year. That's a staggering number. Most people facing charges have no idea what protections they actually have.
Fresno Bully Rescue: When Forever Isn’t Forever
In rescue work, we live for the “happily ever after.” The adoption updates with big smiles, couch cuddles, and dogs finally sleeping soundly in a home of their own. Those photos and messages are what keep us going through the long days, the heartbreak, the endless need.
November 2025 Mystery Catchup!
& Sandra Murphy
Murder in an Italian Piazza is the third book in Michael Falco’s cozy mystery series featuring Bria Bartolucci, a young widow who runs a Bed and Breakfast in picture-postcard Positano, on Italy’s Amalfi Coast. She has a precocious eight-year-old son, Marco; a very smart dog, Bravo; a big, loving but opinionated Italian family; and a growing circle of loyal friends. In the earlier books, we saw a romantic spark between Bria and Luca, Positano’s police chief and brother of her best friend, Rosalie. Now they are officially a couple.
A Christmas Carol On Stage Again at 2nd Space
TEN TIMES—Ten times the Good Company Players have staged various productions of A Christmas Carol at the 2nd Space Theatre. They’re at it again, and it’s a Christmas miracle.
The 2023 adaptation of the 1843 Charles Dickens novella surprised audiences when they realized that the story was being told by two homeless characters.
Duende Creative House: marketing with soul
KRL always strives to support the arts, and small unique businesses--Duende Creative House is a bit of both. Owners Haley White and Miguel Gastelum have also been a part of the local theatre community for some time. I chatted with them both recently about their new endeavor.
All’s Faire in Love and Murder By Cindy Sample: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post
& Cindy Sample
Professional actress and former cruise director Sierra Sullivan was most recently seen in Port Townsend Theater’s production of Chicago, but as she approaches 50, roles are hard to come by. That is why she has been booked by her agent as a lady-in-waiting for Spindrift Cove’s Renaissance Faire, which honestly is preferable to a former gig as a knock-off Elsa at a children’s birthday party.
6:40 to Montreal By Eva Jurczyk: Review/Giveaway/Interview
6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk is basically a locked room mystery as the bulk of the action takes place inside a train car, and when the train gets stuck in a blizzard, the suspects are trapped together, knowing one of them could be a killer.
Crime Writers of Color: Coming Attractions October-December 2025
I just learned that my thriller Tokyo Firewall was scraped by the AI company Anthropic to train its new large language models. To quickly amass the staggering amount of prose needed, Anthropic had the boneheaded idea to plumb websites hosting pirated books, scrape them, and feed the results to their AI beast.
Murder By the Book Presented by the Kings Players & Booksigning
Mark Twain, played by Ron. W. Bates, roasts Edgar Alan Poe in Murder By the Book, opening November 7 and running for four weeks. In this murder mystery dramedy, we meet the Raven Society and its colorful members.
Warehouse Dust Control That Protects Inventory and Machines
Dust is the silent line item in many facilities. It rides forklifts, settles on racks, fouls filters, and slowly shortens equipment life. Left alone, it turns into product returns, safety issues, and more downtime than anyone budgeted. This article demonstrates how to treat dust as an operational problem, not just a housekeeping issue.
The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
All of Us Murderers
My new novel All of Us Murderers is a Gothic mystery romance set in late 1904. It’s heavily influenced by classic Gothic novels and pays tribute to the 1970s women-running-from-big-scary-house Gothic romance. Indeed, it begins when Zeb, our hero, arrives at big scary Lackaday House, and is greeted by a bosomy young woman running away.
Brain Cancer for Fun and Profit
Awhile back, I was speaking on an Asian cruise when I realized I could no longer figure out what the hands of the clock meant. The next day, during a session, I introduced the ship’s captain. Twenty minutes later I picked him out of the audience and asked him what he did for a living. (The uniform did look a tad familiar.) That same day, I gave up trying to understand foreign currency. Even American money was getting tricky. In Viet Nam, I handed a vendor two hundred-dollar bill and a five for a $7.00 baseball cap. It was a very nice cap.
Unraveling the Mystery: The Science Behind How Dinosaurs Moved
Have you ever imagined seeing a dinosaur move — the ground trembling beneath its steps, the slow turn of its massive head, the sweep of its tail? Scientists and artists alike have long pursued this mystery. Understanding dinosaur motion offers a window into evolution, physics, and how life adapted on Earth millions of years ago.
What Are Your Rights in Criminal Defense Cases?
Police make over 10 million arrests across America every year. That's a staggering number. Most people facing charges have no idea what protections they actually have.
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The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
Crime Writers of Color: Coming Attractions October-December 2025
I just learned that my thriller Tokyo Firewall was scraped by the AI company Anthropic to train its new large language models. To quickly amass the staggering amount of prose needed, Anthropic had the boneheaded idea to plumb websites hosting pirated books, scrape them, and feed the results to their AI beast.
How I Failed My Way into Writing Books
March 24, 2021. My family and I were enjoying dinner after a show. I was working two jobs at the time, plus making my first feature film. After years of planning, I had shot most of it with the best cast anyone could have asked for, and magic had been made. I had brought my laptop and hard drive with me, hoping I could get some more editing done in the three-and-a-half-hour drive both to and from the show, but we were all in the moment and enjoying each other's company, so no editing had been done thus far on the trip.
Blood Mothers: Vamps Before the Birth of Dracula Part 1
by Sarah Peterson-Camacho
The wolf woman and the vampire melded effortlessly that night—two monsters become one. And with kohl-rimmed eyes and a dark little heart of a pout, she was indeed a stunner.
Nightwatch
When I was small, we’d often stay with my grandmother in Barmouth, on the coast of North Wales. A beautiful part of the world. She was a lovely, fierce old woman with a rich, croaky voice, and I adored her. I was her favorite too. Which is why I have this tale to tell.
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The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
The Mousetrap Presented by Encore Theatre
If you are a fan of Agatha Christie you will be familiar with her famous play The Mousetrap. I had the privilege of seeing it on stage in London where it is the longest running play ever on the West End, and for that matter in the world. It was wonderful. So, I was thrilled to see that Encore Theatre would be performing this play in November.
Spooky October Movies—No Screaming Necessary
October is a time when all the spooky comes out—decorations, costumes, and movies. I have compiled a small list of some of my favorite spooky. They may be thought of as horror movies, but they aren’t blood-and-guts fests. These are films I have seen, which leaves out some popular films like Monster Squad and Hocus Pocus. Most of these are pretty old, and not too violent. (I have a problem with slasher-monster-jump scare films.)
Blood Mothers: Vamps Before the Birth of Dracula Part 1
by Sarah Peterson-Camacho
The wolf woman and the vampire melded effortlessly that night—two monsters become one. And with kohl-rimmed eyes and a dark little heart of a pout, she was indeed a stunner.
New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring The Spooky Short Story Forever Yours
Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!
Rogue Festival Reviews: The Barn Identity & 90 Lies an Hour
“How many times have I told this story?” Erika MacDonald asks this question repeatedly in her Rogue Festival show The Barn Identity. Each time she tells it, another tiny piece of the story falls into place. Is it about swirling leaves? Barns falling down? Going to a movie? An old woman in a bed? Losing identity? Architecture? Poetry?
Missing Persons: A Ghost Short Story
I handed my friend Graham a print out of the portrait I’d just taken of him and he burst into tears. He was sitting in the tapestry chair with his elbows resting on the wooden, carved lions head armrests, gazing into the near distance, exactly as I’d asked him to pose.
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Fresno Bully Rescue: When Forever Isn’t Forever
In rescue work, we live for the “happily ever after.” The adoption updates with big smiles, couch cuddles, and dogs finally sleeping soundly in a home of their own. Those photos and messages are what keep us going through the long days, the heartbreak, the endless need.
Fresno Bully Rescue: When Forever Isn’t Forever
In rescue work, we live for the “happily ever after.” The adoption updates with big smiles, couch cuddles, and dogs finally sleeping soundly in a home of their own. Those photos and messages are what keep us going through the long days, the heartbreak, the endless need.
Feral Paws Rescue: Planning A Trust For Your Cats
In the world today, life passes us so fast. In the world of rescue, we get so tied up in saving animals, always making sure that once they reach our rescue, they will be safe. We work hard to get them ready for a forever home. We go and go 24/7 in helping animals in our care. Many people think that if the owner of a rescue should pass away, that the rescue will just keep going. That is far from the truth.
Rattie Ratz, A Forever Home of One’s Own: The Journey of Harris & Oliver
Sometimes it takes a couple of tries to find your place in the world, and whether you walk on two legs or four, we all want the same thing––a place to call home. When two rattie brothers made their way to Rattie Ratz Rescue, a home of their own is exactly what they needed. The boys were surrendered to the rescue (along with their four young brothers) in December 2023 where they briefly enjoyed the names Grinch and Kevin.
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LatestCoffein Coffee Co.: More Than Just A Coffee Company
We at KRL are always on the lookout for businesses that are unique, and Coffein Coffee Co. in Clovis fits that bill perfectly. Interviewing them during Halloween month also felt like a perfect fit—from their coffin shaped coffee bags (which can be packaged in a tiny little coffin), to their interest in bat rescue—what could be better!
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LatestOnce A Pirate, Always A Pirate: Cheers to Crutches
My “Cheerleader smile” is one of my first tools that was instilled. It doesn’t matter what’s going on behind that smile, as long as you smile for the crowd. My mother was a cheerleader. I was born with poms in my hand. I am a cheerleader. You can do anything for five seconds. Just hold it five seconds more. And five more. Just five more.
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LatestUCCE Master Gardeners of Fresno County Spring Garden Tour 2025
What do you do when the news of the world is getting you down? Go to a movie? Log into social media and vent your frustrations? Eat ice cream by the pint? Well, movies can be expensive (especially when you add popcorn), ranting online isn’t going to do much for your blood pressure, and consuming large quantities of sweets ... we’re not even going to go there. It’s time to put down your phone, close the refrigerator door, and get outside for some fresh air and sunshine.
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LatestJackie Dale-TheCatMother/Cat Trapper: Flooded Bathrooms/Cats to Rescue
I start this column with a story that is just unbelievable! So it is a busy morning because several cats are leaving and going to rescue. There is the usual bump in the road–– one of the candidates has diarrhea and must be bumped and another cat chosen. Now I have to find that cat’s paperwork. So I’m also rushing around scooping boxes and filling water/food bowls because I’ll be gone all day.
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