Neil Plakcy

Jan 2023 28

King River Life Staff Favorite Books of 2022

2023 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by Cynthia Chow, Terrance McArthur, Lorie Lewis Ham,
& Sandra Murphy


It's that time of year again, a 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 books here on KRL and KRL News and Reviews. All but one of our main reviewers shares in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2022. Katherine Costa wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers went up in a separate post over on KRL News and Reviews this week-you can find it here!

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Mar 2022 23

How My Students Have Influenced My Writing

2022 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Neil Plakcy


I began teaching at Broward College in Pembroke Pines, Florida (a suburb of Fort Lauderdale), in 2002. Because two of my graduate school classmates were on the hiring committee for my job, there was no need for me to hide my orientation. Once I was hired as a full-time, tenure-track member of the English department, I decided that I was going to be out in the classroom, even though I worried about exposing myself to rancor and hatred.

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Jan 2022 8

KRL’s Favorite Books of 2021

2022 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Fantasy & Fangs, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sandra Murphy, Terrance V. Mc Arthur

by KRL Staff


Another year has ended and once again we take a look back at just a few of the many books that were reviewed in KRL and KRL News and Reviews in 2021. While 2021 was another difficult year, a lot of wonderful books came out! All but one of our main reviewers share in this post their top 5-10ish favorite books they reviewed in 2021. Katherine Costa wanted to include favorite authors and TV shows that she has reviewed, so hers is going up in a separate post next week!

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Jul 2021 24

Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: August 2021!

2021 Articles, Coming Attractions!, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Matt Lubbers-Moore


I can’t believe that summer is already half over. It only seems like it just began. At the academic library where I work, we are getting ready for fall classes to begin. This year is especially busy as all of the furniture that has been in storage over the span of the pandemic have to be put back out as social distancing guidelines have expired. It is a thrilling time as we are seeing the library come back to be seen as a place for the students to collaborate and congregate. It’s starting to feel like home again.

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Aug 2020 5

Top 5 Mysteries I Have Read During the Pandemic

2020 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Neil Plakcy
Merrilee Robson


Top 5 Mysteries I Have Read During the Pandemic is a brand new midweek column we are starting this week. As we continue to spend most of our time at home, we are all looking for book suggestions so we asked mystery authors and reviewers to share the top 5 mysteries they have read during this pandemic. This week mystery authors Neil Plakcy and Merrilee Robson share theirs!

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Jun 2019 29

Survival is A Dying Art By Neil S. Plakcy: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2019 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tales of Diversity

by Lorie Lewis Ham
& Neil Plakcy


In honor of Pride, this month we are featuring several LGBTQ+ authors and characters. When I was looking around for books to include, I stumbled upon Neil S. Plakcy’s series featuring Special Agent Angus Green and noticed that his latest book, Survival is A Dying Art, was a finalist for the 2019 Lambda Literary Award for Best Gay Mystery. I decided that this was the perfect choice and I am very glad that I did!

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