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 [...]
Three Questions with…Susan Spann
Susan Spann, photo by Wing Ng Susan Spann and I met through The Debutante Ball. No, neither of us are party dress or tiara types, but we know [...]
Baby gets a new name…
My third novel is getting a new title. Before I announce that officially, a little story about that book and its title. A saga, actually. My third novel is actually [...]
Little Pretty Things is an Anthony Award nominee!
I've had more than my fair share of good news lately, an embarrassment of riches. So all I will say is: I am happy and happy for so many great [...]
Little Pretty Things WINS the Mary Higgins Clark Award!
OH, boy, do I need to get better at updating here. You win one huge mystery writing award, and things on your website go sadly out of date. That's right. [...]