Lorie Lewis Ham

Q & A With River City Theatre Company Board Member Chrystal Laita

by Lorie Lewis Ham


Reedley’s very own theatre company, River City Theatre Co.(RCTC), has seen a lot of changes over the last few years. We thought it would be fun to get to know some of their current board members—many of whom are also local actors themselves who have been on the RCTC stage many times over the years. This time we are chatting with Co-Treasurer Chrystal Laita.

More Mystery Manga Reviews: Glitch Vol 1 By Shima Shinya/Hard-Boiled Stories From the Cat Bar By Yourei Ono

by Lorie Lewis Ham


This week I am reviewing two more mystery manga from Yen Press. There couldn’t be two more different manga mysteries to review at the same time—one is very dark and hard-boiled involving hit men, detectives, and cats; the other, while also dark, involves young adults moving to a new town, attending a new school, and discovering what might be a monster, or perhaps a ghost.

More Supernatural Mystery Manga Reviews: Oshi No Ko Vol 1 & 2/ Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple Vol. 1

by Lorie Lewis Ham


Earlier this year, I watched season one of the anime Oshi No Ko, so I was excited to start reading the manga, hoping to go beyond that first season. However, Volumes 1 and 2 haven’t taken me there yet. But it was still interesting to revisit the story and get some bits that weren’t in the anime. The manga is published by YenPress. This is definitely one of my favorite anime/manga series!

Bulletproof Barista By Cleo Coyle: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Cleo Coyle


Whenever I pick up one of Cleo Coyle’s Coffeehouse Mysteries, I feel like I’m hanging out in my favorite coffee shop with old friends! I can practically smell the coffee brewing, and my mouth waters thinking about their delicious goodies. I love hanging out with manager Clare Cosi and the Village Blend staff. I can’t believe Bulletproof Barista is the 20th book in this wonderful series that shows no signs of slowing down. Some series start feeling stale by this point, but not this one! It is just as fun and well done as the 19 books before it.

Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night By Sophie Hannah: Review/Giveaway

by Lorie Lewis Ham


I have been an Agatha Christie fan since my early twenties, and my favorite of her characters is Hercule Poirot. When I first saw that Sophie Hannah was going to be writing new books featuring Poirot, I wasn’t certain how I felt about it. She has now released the fifth book in the series, Hercule Poirot’s Silent Night, and I have enjoyed every one of them!

Special Christmas Mystery Giveaway!

by Lorie Lewis Ham


This week we are having a special Christmas mystery giveaway! We are giving away copies of A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril and Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost! Below are their Amazon descriptions, and after those, details on how to win a copy of both books and links after each book to purchase them (if you had ad blocker on, you won't see the Amazon links).

Thanksgiving Mystery Special Giveaway!

by Lorie Lewis Ham


This week we are having a special mystery giveaway for Thanksgiving week! We are giving away signed copies of three books in Catie Murphy's Dublin Driver Mystery Series! The winner will receive signed copies of Dead in Dublin, Death on the Green, and Death of an Irish Mummy! Below are their Amazon descriptions, and after those, details on how to win a copy of all 3 books and links after each book to purchase them.

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