Contributors

Sep 2024 28

Central Valley Fiction Writers

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Books & Tales, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Recently I discovered a relatively new organization for fiction writers here in the Central Valley, the Central Valley Fiction Writers. The group came to the book launch of my new Tower District Mystery at the Book Barn in Clovis in July and introduced themselves. I joined their group and am looking forward to learning more about what they have to offer. I thought it would be interesting to share that learning journey with our readers so I interviewed their Treasurer and Interim President Roh Morgan.

Sep 2024 28

Great Food Search: Pizza 2!

2024 Articles, Food Fun, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

In August, the Great Food Search brought you PIZZA! Pizzas from Clovis, Reedley, Sanger, and Shaver Lake. Was that enough for you?

Sep 2024 25

The Secret Garden On Stage at Roger Rocka’s

2024 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Follow the music to the magic of The Secret Garden, the tuneful, mystical musical presented by the Good Company Players at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater through November 10.

Sep 2024 21

The Body in the Bookstore/A Murder at the Movies By Ellie Alexander: Reviews/Giveaways/Guest Post

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& Ellie Alexander

Annie Murray’s plans to become a forensic psychologist or criminal profiler ended with the death of her best friend Scarlet. Annie’s never forgiven herself for not discouraging Scarlet from pursuing leads in a cold case, one of the unsolved mysteries assigned to them by their criminology professor. Annie believes that their recklessness led to Scarlet’s murder, and the guilt caused Annie to abandon her dreams and instead accept a job as a bookseller in Redwood Grove, California.

Sep 2024 21

A Farewell to Arfs By Spencer Quinn: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy

Everyone who knows Chet (the dog) and Bernie (Bernie Little of the Little Detective Agency), knows about Mr. and Mrs. Parsons and Iggy (their dog) who live next door. Mrs. Parsons isn’t doing too well, she’s in the hospital again.

Sep 2024 21

Kentucky-Style BBQ with a California Heart: The Story of Maw n’ Paw BBQ

2024 Articles, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

Tucked away in Fresno is a restaurant that has garnered a devoted following for its smoky meats, homestyle sides, and welcoming family atmosphere—Maw n' Paw BBQ. Founded on love for family and a passion for good food, this hidden gem has become a local staple, serving up Kentucky-style barbecue with a heartfelt mission.

Sep 2024 14

September Mystery Catchup!

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy
& Cynthia Chow

This week we have 4 more fun mysteries for you-A Very Woodsy Murder by Ellen Byron, Murder at an English Séance by Jessica Ellicott, Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, and Trouble is Brewing by Vicki Delany. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win a copy of all 4 books and links to purchase them from Amazon at the end of each review.

Sep 2024 14

The Jig Is Up By Lisa Q. Mathews: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Erwin

by Sarah Erwin

There really is nothing better than getting in on the ground floor of a new cozy mystery series, and Lisa Q. Mathews’ debut, The Jig Is Up is an absolute delight. In this first book of the Irish Bed & Breakfast Mystery series, Lisa’s crisp writing blends wit and mystery to create a charming and page-turning read.

Sep 2024 14

The Village Barn Playhouse in Kingsburg

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Covering local theatre has always been an important part of what KRL does and we love uncovering something new. Recently, we had the chance to interview Cheryl Carlson, who is the founder and Artistic Director for one of the newer theatre companies in the area, The Village Barn Playhouse in Kingsburg.

Sep 2024 7

Unbalanced By D.P. Lyle: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tracy Condie

by Tracy Condie

This is my first Jake Longly thriller, but I did not feel lost and was able to keep the players straight. An enjoyable mystery, it reminds me a bit of the Travis McGee books I read when I was younger. Different from those older novels are the multiple points of view which give more insight into what the characters are thinking. This might be book seven of the series, but it does a very good job as a stand-alone.