Lorie Lewis Ham

Jul 2024 27

Agatha Christie, She Watched By Teresa Peschel: Review/Giveaway/Interview

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by Lorie Lewis Ham

We don’t review a lot of non-fiction here at KRL, but when author Teresa Peschel reached out to me about her new book Agatha Christie, She Watched, it not only sounded like a lot of fun, but also something that KRL’s readers would be interested in, so here we are! I had the pleasure of also interviewing Teresa about the book and I don’t want to give too much away from the interview, so this will be a bit of a different review.

Jul 2024 20

Interview With Mystery Author Jill Johnson/Giveaway

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by Lorie Lewis Ham

We are doing something a bit different this week, we have an interview with mystery author Jill Johnson together with a giveaway of her latest book The Woman in the Garden. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of the book and a link to purchase the book from Amazon.

Jun 2024 29

Q&A With It’s A Queer Thang Podcast

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Podcasts

by Lorie Lewis Ham

As we come to the end of Pride Month, we close it out by interviewing the hosts of local podcast It’s A Queer Thang, Chris Jarvis and Kaylia Metcalfe.

Jun 2024 29

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast featuring One of You

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

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!

Jun 2024 22

Puzzles Can Be Deadly By David S. Pederson: Review/Giveaway/Interview

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by Lorie Lewis Ham

Set in 1950, Puzzles Can Be Deadly is a fun cozy mystery perfect for a summer beach read. The main characters, Skip Valentine and Henry Finch, are a couple at a time when such couples had to keep their relationships secret, and Skip has a passion for solving puzzles.

Jun 2024 15

Q & A With Local Actors/Directors Claudio Laso and Chris Ortiz-Belcher

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Every year during Pride month we make a special effort to profile local LGBTQ+ members of the arts community. This year is something a bit different and extra special as we are interviewing a pair of local actors/directors who also happen to be a couple-- Claudio Laso and Chris Ortiz-Belcher.

Jun 2024 15

Close to Death By Anthony Horowitz: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Over the last several years I have become a big fan of the work of Anthony Horowitz, both in books and on screen. But I think my favorite thing of his is the Hawthorne and Horowitz mystery series, in which Anthony acts as the Watson to Hawthorne’s Holmes. The fifth book in that series, Close to Death, came out in April and I couldn’t wait to read it!

Jun 2024 11

Valley Premiere of Jerseys Boys On Stage at Selma Arts Center

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by Lorie Lewis Ham

This past weekend I had the pleasure of being at Selma Arts Center for opening night of Jersey Boys, which is the Valley premiere of this show. I had seen the touring show and the movie, and couldn’t wait to see this production.

Jun 2024 8

Local Book Events With Lorie Lewis Ham & Jennifer J. Chow & Book Release

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

For our local readers, I am so excited to share that I will be doing two book events with fellow mystery author Jennifer J. Chow this month! Jennifer has a wonderful new series set in the area and I have my Tower District Mystery series. We will be talking about both, interviewing each other (which sounded fun), opening up for questions from the audience, and possibly reading a little from our books.

May 2024 18

Q & A With River City Theatre Company Board Member Mark Luzania

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Reedley News, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Over the last few months, we have interviewed several of the board members of Reedley’s very own theatre company, River City Theatre Co.(RCTC). This week is the last of those interviews as we chat with Mark Luzania, who is a past board president, and current member. Those who live in Reedley may also know Mark as a local dentist.