Camille Minichino

May 2020 16

Mousse and Murder: Alaskan Diner Mystery By Elizabeth Logan: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2020 Articles, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy

by Sandra Murphy & Elizabeth Logan

In Elkview, Alaska, Charlotte “Charlie” Cooke has taken over the Bear Claw Diner, formerly run by her mom. Mom and Dad are on a European cruise while Charlie keeps the 24-hour diner going, serving delicious food. She hasn’t made many suggestions, especially to the food. Chef Oliver is opposed to the smallest change, unless it’s his idea. Adding chocolate to bear claws? A travesty!

May 2016 7

Last Rights: A Mystery Short Story

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Terrific Tales

by Camille Minichino

My old Aunt Celia is laid out in the funeral parlor on Crown Court in Boston, three blocks from the house she lived in all her life, a stone's throw from the public gardens. The cover of her sturdy cherry wood casket is propped open, like the hood of a car in trouble.

Apr 2016 16

Sleuthing Women: 10 First-in-Series Mysteries

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lois Winston

Back when I penned my first novel at the end of the last century, I thought that being an author meant sitting at my desk writing books. I also thought it was the publisher’s job to promote those books so that we both made money. Silly me! Once upon a time that was true, but by the time I sold my first book, publishers had abdicated this responsibility for all but a handful of their authors. Promotional efforts had become the responsibility of authors.

Feb 2016 13

Happy Homicides 2, Valentine’s Day: When Love & Murder Go Hand in Hand

2016 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Elaine Viets

What’s a writer’s biggest problem?
Getting discovered by readers.
That’s what Joanna Campbell Slan believes. Joanna is a national bestselling author and Daphne du Maurier award winner. But, like all writers, she wants more.

Oct 2014 18

Coming Attractions: Bouchercon Edition 3

2014 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sunny Frazier

by Sunny Frazier

If you're going to the convention, don't miss out on the Spice Up Your Crafts panel. If you can't make it, take a look at some of the “crafty” reads by these terrific authors!