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The Outfit – Libby Fischer Hellman and Friends

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Beth

On Friday, June 16, the New York Times carried a story about Libby Fischer Hellman and friends, Chicago authors writing mysteries set in Chicago and often about crimes committed in Chicago.  Together they established a blog, The Outfit, to publicize … Continue reading →

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I write like who?????

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Beth

Want to waste a lot of time?  Want to feel like you are an iconic literary figure?  Want to have a good laugh? The Rap Sheet (see Blogroll), on July 14, had a link to I WRITE LIKE.  Enter a … Continue reading →

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Murder is Everywhere

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Beth

Tim Hallinan, the author of THE QUEEN OF PATPONG, is the Sunday blogger for Murder is Everywhere. Today he writes about the process of writing, especially this new book due on the shelves August 17. I have read the three … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere….

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Beth

Africa, as the site of the World Cup, is in the news and on the minds of everyone with an interest in soccer.  It seems a good time to mention two books set in Africa.  Michael Stanley writes about cupidity, … Continue reading →

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