THE DAY I DIED is out in the world!
I launched THE DAY I DIED, so far, in Madison, Wisconsin, with Patricia Skalka and in Chicago with handwriting expert Warren Spencer! Am having such a good time, I forgot [...]
Three Questions with… Andrew Welsh-Huggins!
Andrew Welsh-Huggins and I have been hanging out in the same Midwestern mystery circles for a couple of years now, and we finally got to spend some time together last [...]
THE DAY I DIED is an IndieNext Pick!
Exciting news! The Day I Died has been chosen for an IndieNext Pick for April! Along with some other amazing books! I have already pre-ordered about... all of these books. [...]
Enter to win a gift certificate to your favorite bookstore!
Have you pre-ordered The Day I Died? If you're that excited about the launch of The Day I Died, why not be rewarded for your enthusiasm? If you have pre-ordered [...]
School’s in this summer
I'm teaching at two writing workshops this summer, in case you're seeking some instruction... In June I'll be teaching at the Yale Summer Writers' Workshop. Info here. I'll be [...]
Guten news to share…
Guten news! THE DAY I DIED will be published in Germany! Rader is a German name, as it happens, so these are MY PEOPLE calling me home. I have little [...]
News: I’m an Author-in-Residence!
And I get to live in my own house! The news is here.
Three Questions with Susan Van Kirk
Susan Van Kirk is a writer of short stories, mysteries, and a memoir about teaching. Her first mystery, Three May Keep a Secret, came out in December 2014. Susan and [...]
Big news: I’m a keynote speaker at RMFW Colorado Gold 2017!
I've been dying to share this news and now I can! Next September, watch out, Denver!
Book cover reveal at Chicago Review of Books!
My new cover? I love it. May I introduce you to The Day I Died? Thank you to Chicago Review of Books for hosting the book and cover designer Owen [...]