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Research Your Crimes
Before I begin a new mystery, I decide on the mechanism of death. In Murder Is Revealing, I chose a gun. Guns are straightforward, but like anything, require research. Size of weapon and caliber of bullet affect the narrative because they determine how you will commit the homicide. How would the murderer bring the weapon to the crime scene without being discovered?
How to Decorate Your Home for a Calmer Vibe
If you lead a busy lifestyle, you might find it hard to relax when you're home. Even if you have a room set aside as your own personal sanctuary, the colors and items around you can influence the atmosphere of the space. To help keep your home filled with a calmer and more peaceful vibe, there are several simple ways to transform the look and feel of any room. Here are a few ways to help make your home into a sanctuary.
Good Dog, Bad Cop By David Rosenfelt: Review/Giveaway
When attorney Andy Carpenter doesn’t have a case in court, his investigative team gets restless. The team consists of Andy’s wife, Lorie, an ex-cop, Sam who is a computer genius, Marcus who is their muscle, Corey, also an ex-cop, and Simon Garfunkle who is Corey’s retired K-9 partner. They call themselves the K Team.
Feral Paws Rescue: Golden Years
Golden years. Those years when one is supposed to be living a life of leisure without a care in the world, secure in their life situation, and secure in their home. This month, we will profile three cats who thought they were in such circumstances but were sadly surrendered to the CCSPCA by the humans they trusted. Two of them are ten-year-old siblings who were put into separate kennels while at the shelter. The third one felt so betrayed he was starting to shut down. Feral Paws Rescue saved them all.
Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: April 2023
A friend of mine messaged me the other day almost in tears because an author they love and adore replied to their email in a contemptuous way. My friend is a fan of male/male romances which are very commonly written by straight women for straight women, and the author in question has a very feminine name and looks very feminine, and therefore, my friend made the assumption that the author in question is female. Hell, I made the assumption the author was female.
Clovis Culinary Center: A Food Entrepreneur’s Dream Come True
Through the years, I have followed and reported on many food entrepreneurs, people with vision, skill, talent, flair, and a great idea. Some have succeeded and some have failed. All have faced similar challenges: location, or buying equipment without having to invest more money than they have for acquisition and maintenance. But what if a common location existed for creating culinary masterpieces with adequate equipment, storage space, support, and 24-hour access?
Standing Dead By Margaret Mizushima: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post
& Margaret Mizushima
Last summer, Deputy Mattie Cobb found her mother living in Mexico. Mattie wanted to let her know, the Cobb brothers, the ones who killed Mattie’s father, were both dead. Her mother still doesn’t feel safe. When Mattie and her sister, Julia, go to visit, they find their mother and stepfather have disappeared. Something or someone spooked them. Now it’s up to Mattie to find them again.
On Pointe Mysteries By Lori Robbins: Reviews/Giveaways/Interview
Lori Robbins premiered the On Pointe Mystery series with Murder in First Position in 2020, following up with Murder in Second Position (2021) and Murder in Third Position (2022). With the world of ballet as the backdrop, she introduced Leah Siderova who only ever cared about ballet. Her parents supported her dreams sending her to the best schools, but after they divorced early in her life, her mother, believing her Russian ancestry would fare better than Feldbaum on the marquee, changed their name to Siderova.
Bloody Mary’s Lair: The Lost Souls of the Bastille, Part 1
Heavy footsteps shook the hot, dusty air, jolting us out of our downstairs vigil; all eyes shot up to the Bastille’s second-floor VIP section — what had once been the women and children’s ward of the former Kings County Jail.
Kalamazoo On Stage at 2nd Space
A romantic comedy about Golden-Agers embarking on the rough seas of 21st-century online dating...and everything that follows? You’d better fill its two-person cast with solid, dependable performers...and that’s what the Good Company Players did with Amelia Ryan and Noel Adams in Kalamazoo, playing at the 2nd Space Theatre through April 16.
Ryahn Evers on being Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray At the Saroyan
Fresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno's next show coming to the Saroyan Theatre will be Hairspray. The performances will be next week on March 21 and 22. KRL had the chance to chat with one of the actors in the show recently, Ryahn Evers, who plays Amber Von Tussle.
Around the World in 80 Detectives
Not long after the French language translation of Death and Croissants was released, I was asked to attend a salon de polar, a festival of the ‘whodunnit’, here in rural France. Actually, I was asked not just to attend but to deliver a lecture on what constitutes a ‘cosy crime’ novel, the genre still being quite unheard of here. They wanted an expert’s opinion. Unfortunately, no expert was available, so they got me instead and in my poorly accented French – I did warn them that they could have the right words or a good accent, but that the event of both occurring at the same was unlikely – I gave them some rules.
Why Consider a Master’s in Sport Administration
Sports is an exciting and dynamic industry that offers many career opportunities. From managing athletes and teams to marketing and event planning, the world of sports administration is full of endless possibilities. Sports have always been a huge, ever-evolving industry with a global value of over $500 billion. With this growth, the demand for skilled sports professionals has also risen.
4 Tips for Aspiring Educational Leaders
Educational leaders play a pivotal part in educational institutes. They are the backbone of schools, as their leadership improves the quality and environment of it. Their role involves empowering and collaborating with teachers, students, and parents to reach the school's goals.
Clovis Culinary Center: A Food Entrepreneur’s Dream Come True
Through the years, I have followed and reported on many food entrepreneurs, people with vision, skill, talent, flair, and a great idea. Some have succeeded and some have failed. All have faced similar challenges: location, or buying equipment without having to invest more money than they have for acquisition and maintenance. But what if a common location existed for creating culinary masterpieces with adequate equipment, storage space, support, and 24-hour access?
Standing Dead By Margaret Mizushima: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post
& Margaret Mizushima
Last summer, Deputy Mattie Cobb found her mother living in Mexico. Mattie wanted to let her know, the Cobb brothers, the ones who killed Mattie’s father, were both dead. Her mother still doesn’t feel safe. When Mattie and her sister, Julia, go to visit, they find their mother and stepfather have disappeared. Something or someone spooked them. Now it’s up to Mattie to find them again.
On Pointe Mysteries By Lori Robbins: Reviews/Giveaways/Interview
Lori Robbins premiered the On Pointe Mystery series with Murder in First Position in 2020, following up with Murder in Second Position (2021) and Murder in Third Position (2022). With the world of ballet as the backdrop, she introduced Leah Siderova who only ever cared about ballet. Her parents supported her dreams sending her to the best schools, but after they divorced early in her life, her mother, believing her Russian ancestry would fare better than Feldbaum on the marquee, changed their name to Siderova.
Bloody Mary’s Lair: The Lost Souls of the Bastille, Part 1
Heavy footsteps shook the hot, dusty air, jolting us out of our downstairs vigil; all eyes shot up to the Bastille’s second-floor VIP section — what had once been the women and children’s ward of the former Kings County Jail.
Kalamazoo On Stage at 2nd Space
A romantic comedy about Golden-Agers embarking on the rough seas of 21st-century online dating...and everything that follows? You’d better fill its two-person cast with solid, dependable performers...and that’s what the Good Company Players did with Amelia Ryan and Noel Adams in Kalamazoo, playing at the 2nd Space Theatre through April 16.
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Research Your Crimes
Before I begin a new mystery, I decide on the mechanism of death. In Murder Is Revealing, I chose a gun. Guns are straightforward, but like anything, require research. Size of weapon and caliber of bullet affect the narrative because they determine how you will commit the homicide. How would the murderer bring the weapon to the crime scene without being discovered?
Research Your Crimes
Before I begin a new mystery, I decide on the mechanism of death. In Murder Is Revealing, I chose a gun. Guns are straightforward, but like anything, require research. Size of weapon and caliber of bullet affect the narrative because they determine how you will commit the homicide. How would the murderer bring the weapon to the crime scene without being discovered?
Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: April 2023
A friend of mine messaged me the other day almost in tears because an author they love and adore replied to their email in a contemptuous way. My friend is a fan of male/male romances which are very commonly written by straight women for straight women, and the author in question has a very feminine name and looks very feminine, and therefore, my friend made the assumption that the author in question is female. Hell, I made the assumption the author was female.
Lost Coast Literary By Ellie Alexander: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post
Emily Bryant is excited about pitching her first book at a major New York publishing house. Growing up she loved editing her favorite books making notes and even suggesting new endings, so it’s a dream come true. However, her boss has dashed her hopes: Pass. Maybe next time. Could the day get any worse? She’s been ignoring calls from her estranged uncle, so he decided to give her the bad news via text.
Sword of Darkness By Keri Arthur: Review/Giveaway
I am a huge fan of Keri Arthur’s writing—her books always make my favorite books of the year list! When she started a new series called the Relic Hunters in 2022, I was excited to see what new things she had in store and I wasn’t disappointed. The first book was called Crown of Shadows. Sword of Darkness is the second book in the series. The series features a pixie named Bethany Aodhán.
Mystery Short Story: Advanced Physics with Applications
Sparks flew as the circular saw made its noisy way. The campus police officers stepped back toward the wall of the metalworking studio. The deafening buzzing stopped.
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Kalamazoo On Stage at 2nd Space
A romantic comedy about Golden-Agers embarking on the rough seas of 21st-century online dating...and everything that follows? You’d better fill its two-person cast with solid, dependable performers...and that’s what the Good Company Players did with Amelia Ryan and Noel Adams in Kalamazoo, playing at the 2nd Space Theatre through April 16.
Kalamazoo On Stage at 2nd Space
A romantic comedy about Golden-Agers embarking on the rough seas of 21st-century online dating...and everything that follows? You’d better fill its two-person cast with solid, dependable performers...and that’s what the Good Company Players did with Amelia Ryan and Noel Adams in Kalamazoo, playing at the 2nd Space Theatre through April 16.
Q & A With Local actor/director/film maker Robert Jerome Pagan
KRL interviews a lot of actors and others involved in local theatre and film, and during Pride Month we especially like to highlight artists in the LGBTQ+ community. This week we are interviewing Robert Jerome Pagan who has done a little bit of everything in the theatre and film world and has won awards for his work.
Rogue Festival Reviews: Blood Harmony/Tim Mannix, Magician
Blood Harmony—A performance by The Murray Girls, who create amazing vocal combinations that enhance everything from folk murder ballads to Sixties pop.
Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring Murder At the Menger
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: Blood Harmony/Tim Mannix, Magician
Blood Harmony—A performance by The Murray Girls, who create amazing vocal combinations that enhance everything from folk murder ballads to Sixties pop.
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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- Rodent Ramblings
Good Dog, Bad Cop By David Rosenfelt: Review/Giveaway
When attorney Andy Carpenter doesn’t have a case in court, his investigative team gets restless. The team consists of Andy’s wife, Lorie, an ex-cop, Sam who is a computer genius, Marcus who is their muscle, Corey, also an ex-cop, and Simon Garfunkle who is Corey’s retired K-9 partner. They call themselves the K Team.
Feral Paws Rescue: Golden Years
Golden years. Those years when one is supposed to be living a life of leisure without a care in the world, secure in their life situation, and secure in their home. This month, we will profile three cats who thought they were in such circumstances but were sadly surrendered to the CCSPCA by the humans they trusted. Two of them are ten-year-old siblings who were put into separate kennels while at the shelter. The third one felt so betrayed he was starting to shut down. Feral Paws Rescue saved them all.
Feral Paws Rescue: Golden Years
Golden years. Those years when one is supposed to be living a life of leisure without a care in the world, secure in their life situation, and secure in their home. This month, we will profile three cats who thought they were in such circumstances but were sadly surrendered to the CCSPCA by the humans they trusted. Two of them are ten-year-old siblings who were put into separate kennels while at the shelter. The third one felt so betrayed he was starting to shut down. Feral Paws Rescue saved them all.
Rattie Ratz: Through Loss, a New Beginning is Made, The Story of Fern & Juniper
With every ending there is hope of a new beginning and a second chance. Today’s feature follows the story of Fern and Juniper. They were very much beloved by their previous owner, but sadly, the owner was chronically ill. With their condition worsening, they no longer felt that they could care for the girls as they deserved, so they reached out to Rattie Ratz, a rescue located in the Bay Area of Northern California who specializes in fostering and rehoming domestic pet rats.
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LatestClovis Culinary Center: A Food Entrepreneur’s Dream Come True
Through the years, I have followed and reported on many food entrepreneurs, people with vision, skill, talent, flair, and a great idea. Some have succeeded and some have failed. All have faced similar challenges: location, or buying equipment without having to invest more money than they have for acquisition and maintenance. But what if a common location existed for creating culinary masterpieces with adequate equipment, storage space, support, and 24-hour access?
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LatestWhy Consider a Master’s in Sport Administration
Sports is an exciting and dynamic industry that offers many career opportunities. From managing athletes and teams to marketing and event planning, the world of sports administration is full of endless possibilities. Sports have always been a huge, ever-evolving industry with a global value of over $500 billion. With this growth, the demand for skilled sports professionals has also risen.
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LatestThe Mystery in the Mysteries or Who Killed… the Climate?
We love murder mysteries because the story catches in its net the biggest fish of all: the taboo against killing another human being and the unknown country of death. On the one hand, mysteries can be cozy in converting the fearsome subject of death itself as something that can be solved, a fiction that dissolves death into something essentially unnatural.
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LatestJackie Dale—TheCatMother/Cat Trapper: Slowest Month of the Year
January started out with a trickle of cats. A couple of cats here and there from the local shelter and one lady who paid me $100 to take in a friendly stray. Then came a call from the rescue, they were low on adult cats. I only had one cat, an FIV+ cat, who had been waiting for an opening in that particular unit. However, not one to waste an opportunity, I quickly rounded up some friendly, fixed adult cats to make the trip.
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