Lorie Lewis Ham

Jan 2025 25

KRL Staff Favorite Books of 2024

2025 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Sarah Erwin, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Tracy Condie

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur, Tracy Condie, Sarah Erwin,
& Sandra Murphy

It’s time to look back at the books we reviewed here at KRL over the past year and share with you some of our favorites! We reviewed a LOT of wonderful books last year, and even those who didn’t make the list were definitely worth reading so we hope you check them all out! All of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2024.

Oct 2024 12

Lorie Lewis Ham & Patrick Fontes Book Event at Hobb’s Grove

2024 Articles, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Lorie Lewis Ham

If you have read my latest Tower District Mystery, One of You, you know that the last scene in the book takes place at Hobb's Grove in Sanger, CA so I thought it would be a lot of fun to have an event there.

Sep 2024 4

Lorie Lewis Ham: Writing Mysteries Set in the Tower District of Fresno, CA

2024 Articles, Mallory Moad, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Mallory Moad

When it comes to the arts, the Central Valley is hardly a wasteland. With theatre and dance companies and festivals, orchestras, bands, and plenty of art galleries and related events, the scene is vibrant and thriving. Another component that is less showy and flashy but just as vital is literature.

Jun 2024 29

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast featuring One of You

2024 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

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!

May 2024 25

Mystery Coming Attractions: June 2024

2024 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Shawn Stevens

As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, June is perfect for diving into new cozy mysteries. Whether you're in a hammock, enjoying your garden, or relaxing with a cool drink, a good whodunit is the ideal companion for these early summer days.

Sep 2021 11

One of Us By Lorie Lewis Ham: Review/Giveaway

2021 Articles, Kathleen Costa, Mysteryrat's Maze, Reedley News

by Kathleen Costa

When it rains, it pours: roommate moves, mortgage too expensive, animal rescue defunct, podcast not lucrative, and publisher says goodbye. This forces Roxi Carlucci to take cover and pack up her belongings along with her Excalibur replica sword, her well-worn copy of The Once and Future King, and her blue dumbo rat named Merlin and move to Fresno, California.

Aug 2021 21

New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring One of Us by Lorie Lewis Ham

2021 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Podcasts, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

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!

Jul 2010 3

For the Love of Sports

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Larry Ham, Reedley News, Sports

by Larry Ham

Do you love sports? A lot of people do. Yet, many couldn’t care less about sports, so I got to thinking about why we sports fans love sports so much. What is it about the world of sports and athletic competition that drives people to become so wrapped up in it?

Jun 2010 5

Sports Spotlight: An Intro

2010 Articles, Contributors, Education, Larry Ham, Sports

by Larry Ham

Born and raised in Southern California, I have been a sports fan for as long as I can remember. My father was a sports fan and that made it very easy for me to learn to love everything from Baseball to Bowling, Basketball to Badminton.