Ava Mallory

Apr 2021 10

Crime Writers of Color Coming Attractions: April – June Releases

2021 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Elizabeth Wilkerson

Spring is finally upon us. With the end of a dark tunnel of anger, isolation, and illness in sight, we all just want to take a deep breath. But, the horrors of the headlines persist. From hate crimes against Asians to heartbreaking testimony in the prosecution of George Floyd’s killer and headlines about ordinary people of color enjoying their lives— before they’re murdered, the daily news is so packed with shocking, racist crimes that it’s delivered with a trigger warning.

Apr 2019 13

Summer Snoops Unleashed: Authors Helping Pets

2019 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Susan Boles

Helping homeless animals is a cause close to the hearts of many. And, reading great books is a great way to relax.
With that in mind, a group of fourteen USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and award winning authors have joined together to create a box set of mystery books with preorder funds going to support three rescue groups. Streetdog Foundation, Northshore Animal Shelter, and Home “Fur” Good.

May 2018 12

Cozy Mystery Box Set Benefiting No-Kill Shelters

2018 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Susan Boles

My love of animals is life long. And I've had dogs and/or cats all my life. Their unconditional love is just a part of what makes me happy to have them in my life.

Oct 2017 14

Witch and Treat A Collection of Paranormal Cozy Shorts: Review/Giveaway

2017 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Kathleen Costa

No matter what they call it: Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve, Samhain; no matter who they are: witches, ghosts, druids, talented or amateur, good or evil. These short stories are exciting and great entertainment. Like most short stories, these are little adventure snippets with your favorite characters from your favorite authors, and some totally new. Although background and character connections are not revisited like in full-length books, it’s not required for the fan’s and newbie’s enjoyment because a summary is provided to set up enough details to get you off to a good start.