Podcast appearances and mentions of Laurie R King

Barbara Peters in conversation with Laurie R. King and Les Klinger

Laurie R. King discusses her new novel Knave of Diamonds.

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/british-studies

In The Mysterious Case of the Victorian Female Detective (Yale UP, 2024), Sara Lodge tells stories of women who brought 19th century criminals to justice, in real life and popular culture, as unacknowledged crime-fighters and feminist icons.  On stage and in fiction, women detectives were sensational figures who fascinated the public with cross-dressing, fist-swinging heroines who captured thieves, flushed out cheats, and solved murders. Few people realize that these characters were based on real women who were active as detectives in private agencies and in the Victorian police force. Far from the mythology of an all-male world, women were a daily presence in police activity, although often underpaid and overlooked. They did important and dangerous work in a variety of roles both openly and as undercover agents.  While the fictional characters were heroic figures who always saved the day, these morally ambiguous real women were sometimes paid to betray, deceive, or entrap in the murky underworld of Victorian society.  Related resources: The interest in Victorian women detectives continues into the present with dozens of contemporary novels, film, and tv featuring Victorian female detectives.  Miss Scarlet on PBS is an original series by Rachael New. The Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2 films on Netflix are based on the original Enola Holmes books written by Nancy Springer. More Sherlock Holmes adjacent charaters are Mary Russell by Laurie R. King and Lady Sherlock by Sherry Thomas. While many actual female detectives were working class, fictional portrayals often feature upper class heroines as private detectives such as Lady Darby by Anna Lee Huber, Lady Emily by Tasha Alexander, and both Veronica Speedwell and Lady Julia Grey by Deanna Raybourn.  Author recommended reading A Flat Place by Noreen Masud Hosted by Meghan Cochran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Laurie R. King -The Beekeeper's Apprentice In the Mary Russell series (first entry: The Beekeeper's Apprentice), fifteen-year-old Russell meets Sherlock Holmes on the Sussex Downs in 1915, becoming his apprentice, then his partner. The series follows their amiably contentious partnership into the 1920s as they challenge each other to ever greater feats of detection. King has won the Edgar and Creasey awards (for A Grave Talent), the Nero (for A Monstrous Regiment of Women) and the MacCavity (for Folly); her nominations include the Agatha, the Orange, the Barry, and two more Edgars. She was also given an honorary doctorate from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

Laurie R. King -The Beekeeper's Apprentice In the Mary Russell series (first entry: The Beekeeper's Apprentice), fifteen-year-old Russell meets Sherlock Holmes on the Sussex Downs in 1915, becoming his apprentice, then his partner. The series follows their amiably contentious partnership into the 1920s as they challenge each other to ever greater feats of detection. King has won the Edgar and Creasey awards (for A Grave Talent), the Nero (for A Monstrous Regiment of Women) and the MacCavity (for Folly); her nominations include the Agatha, the Orange, the Barry, and two more Edgars. She was also given an honorary doctorate from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific.

Laurie R. King discusses her novel The Lantern's Dance.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Laurie R King

“a most complete and remarkable woman” [LION]    It's odd to think that the Mary Russell series predates this show, yet we've never spoken with Laurie R. King, BSI ("The Red Circle") specifically about her most acclaimed series. The 18th book in the Mary Russell series, The Lantern's Dance, is available on February 14, and Ms. King joined us to talk about her creation. Her familiarity with Sherlock Holmes is far from typical, and this unusual pairing of Ms. Russell and Mr. Holmes, which began with The Beekeeper's Apprentice in 1994, is as fresh and resilient as ever. We talk about the development of the Sherlock Holmes character in her series, the impact of India, how fandom has responded and grown, and discover at which major events Laurie will be appearing this year.  The Canonical Couplet quiz is back, and it's an easy one! The winner, chosen at random from all correct answers, will win a copy of The Lantern's Dance. Send your answer to comment @ ihearofsherlock .com by February 14, 2024 at 11:59 a.m. EST. All listeners are eligible to play.   If you become a , not only will you help to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and transcription services, but we have thank-you gifts at certain tiers and ad-free versions of the episodes for all patrons.   Sponsors  regularly issues a Thank Holmes It's Friday newsletter, filled with first-to-know information and discounts for regular subscribers. Sign up today.   Would you care to advertise with us? You can find . Let's chat!   Links News items: (Best of Sherlock) (SHSL) (Crunchyroll) Find all of our relevant links and social accounts at .     And would you consider leaving us a rating and review? It would help other Sherlockians to find us.   Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at 5-1895-221B-5. That's (518) 952-2125.          

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This week, we're sharing our fantastic conversation with trailblazer Christine Feehan, an undeniable force in the rise of paranormal romance in the early 2000s. We discuss the genesis of her work, the way she builds her far-reaching worlds, her relationship to readers, her heroes, her sex scenes, and the long and winding path of her career. Our conversation covers a lot of ground—personal, professional, paranormal and powerful, and we're so grateful to Christine Feehan for making time for Fated Mates. You're going to love this one, Firebirds.Next week, our first read along of 2023 is Tracy MacNish's Stealing Midnight—we've heard the calls from our gothic romance readers and we're delivering with this truly bananas story, in which the hero is dug out of a grave and delivered, barely alive, to the heroine. Get ready. You can find Stealing Midnight (for $1.99!) at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, or Apple Books.Show NotesWelcome to Christine Feehan, author of almost 100 romance novels. Her next book, Ghostly Game, is part of the Ghostwalker series and will be released May 2, 2023.PEOPLE : editor Alicia Condon at Dorchester and now Kensington, and editor Cindy Hwang at Berkley.BOOKS: Freckles and The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter, Louisa May Alcott, The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum, Mary Janice Davidson, Gift of Fire and Gift of Gold by Jayne Ann Krentz, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King.

Oline Cogdill in conversation with Laurie R. King, Alex Segura, Peng Shepherd, Rachel Howzell Hall, and Tracey Lien

Vivienne Leheny's steady delivery and warm tone welcome listeners into Laurie R. King's contemporary mystery set in California. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss the fun of listening to another mystery from Laurie R. King. Raquel Laing, who works on cold cases for the police department, investigates a corpse found on the grounds of the Gardener Estate Museum. When the action explodes, Leheny delivers a satisfying burst of frenzy. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Listen to AudioFile's fifth season of Audiobook Break, featuring Bram Stoker's DRACULA, read by Gildart Jackson. Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dale Berry, Steve Hockensmith, Catriona McPherson, Gary Phillips, Laurie R. King Four experts in suspense unravel the secrets to making pages turn. Your mentors in mystery are Dale Berry (“Tales of the Moonlight Cutter,” set in medieval China); Catriona McPherson, with the historical crime novel “In Place of Fear;” Steve Hockensmith, author of mysteries for adults and children; and Gary Phillips (“One Shot Harry”), critically acclaimed author of mystery, noir, and graphic novels. Moderated by the newly minted Mystery Writers of America Grand Master, Laurie R. King. Sponsored by Mystery Writers of America–NorCal.

Award winning novelist Laurie R. King is the guest. Her latest novel is Back To The Garden.

Laurie R. King discusses Back to the Garden.

Today I talked to Laurie R. King about her new novel Back to the Garden: A Novel (Bantam, 2022). Inspector Raquel Liang of the San Francisco Police Department has reached a crossroads in her career. A recent incident ended with her transfer to the Cold Cases Unit and instructions to do everything by the book from now on if she wants to keep her job as the SFPD's psychological investigator. So when news comes of old bones found under a concrete slab at the spiffy Gardener Estate in San Mateo County—a modus operandi associated with a serial killer from the 1970s known as the Highwayman—Raquel finds herself dealing with a case outside her jurisdiction but definitely within her area of expertise. An added incentive for Raquel is that the Highwayman has just been identified, but he's in the hospital with terminal cancer—and even after fifty years, he's still playing games with the law. If the police can identify one of his victims, he will cooperate by supplying information on another, unknown to them. But time is running out, and more than a dozen victims remain unnamed. The body at the Gardener Estate may therefore answer the questions of two grieving families. Interspersed with Raquel's search for information on the victim, we follow the events preceding the murder in 1979, when—for reasons explained in the novel—the pristine Gardener Estate hosted a hippie commune devoted to organic gardening, free love, and a steady supply of drugs. As we move back and forth between past and present, the complex story of one exceedingly troubled family slowly emerges, the link between the commune and the Highwayman is revealed, and Raquel's commitment to do everything by the book is tested—until one final, dramatic twist forces her to decide what matters most. Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven novels and other works, including the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. She is probably the only writer to have both an Edgar and an honorary doctorate in theology. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest novel, Song of the Sinner, appeared in January 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today I talked to Laurie R. King about her new novel Back to the Garden: A Novel (Bantam, 2022). Inspector Raquel Liang of the San Francisco Police Department has reached a crossroads in her career. A recent incident ended with her transfer to the Cold Cases Unit and instructions to do everything by the book from now on if she wants to keep her job as the SFPD's psychological investigator. So when news comes of old bones found under a concrete slab at the spiffy Gardener Estate in San Mateo County—a modus operandi associated with a serial killer from the 1970s known as the Highwayman—Raquel finds herself dealing with a case outside her jurisdiction but definitely within her area of expertise. An added incentive for Raquel is that the Highwayman has just been identified, but he's in the hospital with terminal cancer—and even after fifty years, he's still playing games with the law. If the police can identify one of his victims, he will cooperate by supplying information on another, unknown to them. But time is running out, and more than a dozen victims remain unnamed. The body at the Gardener Estate may therefore answer the questions of two grieving families. Interspersed with Raquel's search for information on the victim, we follow the events preceding the murder in 1979, when—for reasons explained in the novel—the pristine Gardener Estate hosted a hippie commune devoted to organic gardening, free love, and a steady supply of drugs. As we move back and forth between past and present, the complex story of one exceedingly troubled family slowly emerges, the link between the commune and the Highwayman is revealed, and Raquel's commitment to do everything by the book is tested—until one final, dramatic twist forces her to decide what matters most. Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven novels and other works, including the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. She is probably the only writer to have both an Edgar and an honorary doctorate in theology. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest novel, Song of the Sinner, appeared in January 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Today I talked to Laurie R. King about her new novel Back to the Garden: A Novel (Bantam, 2022). Inspector Raquel Liang of the San Francisco Police Department has reached a crossroads in her career. A recent incident ended with her transfer to the Cold Cases Unit and instructions to do everything by the book from now on if she wants to keep her job as the SFPD's psychological investigator. So when news comes of old bones found under a concrete slab at the spiffy Gardener Estate in San Mateo County—a modus operandi associated with a serial killer from the 1970s known as the Highwayman—Raquel finds herself dealing with a case outside her jurisdiction but definitely within her area of expertise. An added incentive for Raquel is that the Highwayman has just been identified, but he's in the hospital with terminal cancer—and even after fifty years, he's still playing games with the law. If the police can identify one of his victims, he will cooperate by supplying information on another, unknown to them. But time is running out, and more than a dozen victims remain unnamed. The body at the Gardener Estate may therefore answer the questions of two grieving families. Interspersed with Raquel's search for information on the victim, we follow the events preceding the murder in 1979, when—for reasons explained in the novel—the pristine Gardener Estate hosted a hippie commune devoted to organic gardening, free love, and a steady supply of drugs. As we move back and forth between past and present, the complex story of one exceedingly troubled family slowly emerges, the link between the commune and the Highwayman is revealed, and Raquel's commitment to do everything by the book is tested—until one final, dramatic twist forces her to decide what matters most. Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven novels and other works, including the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series. She is probably the only writer to have both an Edgar and an honorary doctorate in theology. C. P. Lesley is the author of two historical fiction series set during the childhood of Ivan the Terrible and three other novels. Her latest novel, Song of the Sinner, appeared in January 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/historical-fiction

Laurie R. King is the NYT bestselling author of eighteen Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes novels, five Kate Martinellis, two Stuyvesant-Greys, five standalones, novellas, and anthologies, and in 2022 is launching a new series with BACK TO THE GARDEN, featuring SFPD Inspector Raquel Laing. She has won the Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, Lambda, Wolfe, Macavity, Creasey dagger, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate, is a Baker Street Irregular and a member of SinC, MWA, CWA, TWI, and IAHW. In 2022 she was named MWA Grand Master.Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/LaurieRKing/Twitter https://twitter.com/laurierkingInstagram https://www.instagram.comWebsite https://laurierking.com*****************Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincnational/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SINCnationalFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sistersincrime

Barbara Peters in conversation with Laurie R King

Interview with New York Times bestselling writer Laurie R. King, author of the novel BACK TO THE GARDEN.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Shannon, Sara, Kristeen, Georgina, Stacy, and Natalia are discussing some of their most anticipated September releases. Titles mentioned include: Justina Ireland: Rust In the Root Mazey Eddings, Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake (A Brush with Love #2) Laurie R. King, Back To the Garden Erin Sterling, The Kiss Curse (The Ex Hex #2) J.R. Ward, The Viper (Black Dagger Brotherhood: Prison Camp #3) Jenna Evans Welch, Spells for Lost Things Courtney Summers, I'm the Girl Denise Williams, Do You Take This Man Kristina McMorris, The Ways We Hide Nicholas Sparks, Dreamland Elena Armas, The American Roommate Experiment (Spanish Love Deception #2) Jennifer Estep, Only Bad Options (Galactic Truebond #1) Jesse Q. Sutanto, Well, That Was Unexpected Lexi Blake, No Time To Lie (Masters and Mercenaries: Reloaded #4) Tiffany D. Jackson, The Weight of Blood J.D. Robb, Desperation In Death (In Death #55) Sally Thorne, Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match Erin Jade Lange, Mere Mortals You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

Laurie R. King is the award-winning, bestselling author of seventeen Mary Russell mysteries and many other novels. In the new novel BACK TO THE GARDEN, a fifty-year-old cold case involving California royalty comes back to life—with potentially fatal consequences. This gripping tale involves hidden secrets, serial killer The Highwayman, and an inspector with her work cut out for her. Now let's join editor Hilary Teeman in conversation with author Laurie R. King.

Our second part of our Pop Up Interviews.Charlaine Harris Schulz is an American author who specializes in mysteries. She is best known for her book series The Southern Vampire Mysteries, which was adapted as the TV series True Blood. The television show was a critical and financial success for HBO, running seven seasons, from 2008 through 2014.Leslie Karst The daughter of a law professor and a potter, Leslie Karst learned early, during family dinner conversations, the value of both careful analysis and the arts—ideal ingredients for a mystery story. Leslie is the author of the Lefty Award-nominated Sally Solari mystery series.Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 30 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories, beginning with The Beekeeper's Apprentice (named “One of the 20th Century's Best Crime Novels” by the IMBA.) She has won the Agatha, Anthony, Edgar, Lambda, Wolfe, Macavity, Creasey dagger, and Romantic Times Career Achievement awards, has an honorary doctorate in theology, and has been guest of honor at several mystery conventions. And yes, she is a Baker Street Irregular.

Lisa Finucane reviews three of her favourite books from last year: Castle Shade by Laurie R. King published by Allen and Unwin; Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro published by Penguin Random House and The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray published by Penguin

Jump back into Laurie R. King's quirky mystery series brought to life by narrator Jenny Sterlin. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten talk about how well Sterlin knows the characters after many years of narrating the series, and the fun of the lively plot. Queen Marie of Roumania summons Sherlock Holmes and his wife, Mary Russell, to her country, which borders Transylvania, to find out who is threatening the Princess's life. Sterling escorts the duo of sleuths on a mysterious and frightening journey to Castle Bran. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Graphic Audio, A Movie in Your Mind. Try a radically different audiobook! Dramatized adaptations produced with a full cast, cinematic music and sound effects. Action-adventure genres like Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comics, Horror, Westerns and more. Save 55% Off your first order with coupon 55LISTEN only at GraphicAudio.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Castle Shade, Laurie R. King’s 17th Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes crime fiction novel, the couple are asked by Queen Marie of Romania to investigate a threat made against her daughter, which requires Russell and Holmes to travel to Castle Bran in Transylvania. What could go wrong?      

In this episode, Linda Hengerer is talking with Connie Berry. Connie Berry is the author of the Kate Hamilton Mysteries, set in the UK and featuring an American antiques dealer with a gift for solving crimes. Like her protagonist, Connie was raised by antiques dealers who instilled in her a passion for history, fine art, and travel. During college she studied at the University of Freiburg in Germany and St. Clare's College, Oxford, where she fell under the spell of the British Isles. Besides reading and writing mysteries, Connie loves history, foreign travel, cute animals, and all things British. She lives in Ohio with her husband and adorable Shih Tzu, Emmie. Visit Connie's website for information about her books: connieberry.comBuy her new book, The Art of Betrayal, and sign up for her newsletter.Get to know Connie - The Tart Words Baker's Dozen:1.   Plotter or Pantser? Combo?I'm a Plotser. I know where I'm going but not always how I'll get there.2.   Tea or Coffee?COFFEE FIRST! (Sorry--I was shouting). Then a nice cup of tea.3.   Beer, Wine, or Cocktails?Wine--cabernet or pinot noir. Sometimes a pretty cocktail, although they're full of calories. I'm trying to shed the COVID Ten.4.   Snacks: Sweet or Savory?Savory. Salty.5.   Indie Published, Traditionally Published, or Hybrid?Traditionally published.6.   Strict Writing Schedule: Yes or NoI wish! That's something I'd like to develop one day when I have time to think about it.7.    Strictly Computer or Mix It Up?Mostly computer, although I write scene ideas in pencil first.8.    Daily Goal: Yes or NoNot really. I write in scenes and try to stop for the day at the end of a scene. Doesn't always work out.9.    Formal Track Progress: Yes or noYes! I've developed a complicated chart with columns for chapter, scene, date, location, characters involved, a brief synopsis, pages in scene, and pages in the whole chapter. I'm not sure I could keep track of my plot without it.10.  Special Writing Spot?I love to write while looking out over water, which usually means our cottage in northern Wisconsin. At home I write looking at a wall. I should hang one of those photo displayers on the water with photographs of water.11.   Writer's Block?No, but I often have Writer's Procrastination. Writer's Block goes away when you start writing.12.   File of Ideas: Yes or NoNot really, although when I begin a new book, I jot down all my ideas and then look for connections between them.13.   Favorite Author(s)?I'll name the ones that come to mind: Elly Griffiths, Tana French, Charles Todd, Laurie R. King, Anthony Horowitz, Jodi Taylor, Christopher Fowler, Susan Hill, all the Golden Agers--especially Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Cyril Hare. As you can see, I read mostly mysteries set in the UK, which is also what I write. As Agatha said, “There's something about an English village.”

Bestseller Lee Child preaches the idea of writing spontaneously. By rejecting traditional outlining and instead drawing on decades of reading experience to write in the moment, he creates stories that feel free-flowing and realistic. Lee is an accomplished thriller writer known for his bestselling Jack Reacher series, following a retired serviceman as he accepts strange jobs across the country. His latest publication, How to Write a Mystery, which he edited with Laurie R. King for the Mystery Writers of America, is available today. From Amazon.com: Lee Child is one of the world's leading thriller writers. He was born in Coventry, raised in Birmingham, and now lives in New York. It is said one of his novels featuring his hero Jack Reacher is sold somewhere in the world every nine seconds. His books consistently achieve the number-one slot on bestseller lists around the world and have sold over one hundred million copies. Two blockbusting Jack Reacher movies have been made so far. He is the recipient of many awards, most recently Author of the Year at the 2019 British Book Awards. He was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours. Whether you're traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today's publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins. Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouses, J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business. In this episode, you'll discover: The origins of How to Write a Mystery The importance of reading before you write How to trust your own brain Why it's natural to steal ideas How to incorporate real, organic feelings into your writing Links: J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/ Zach Bohannon - https://zachbohannon.com/ Lee Child - https://www.jackreacher.com/us/authors/ Mystery Writers of America - https://mysterywriters.org/ How to Write a Mystery - https://mybook.to/HowToWriteAMystery Story Rubric - http://storyrubric.com Nonfic Rubric - http://nonficrubric.com The Career Author Summit 2021 - https://thecareerauthor.com/summit2021/ Proudly sponsored by Kobo Writing Life - https://kobowritinglife.com/ Music by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.com Contact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/writersink/support

Hi, Should-Heads! Today, Miracle Creek author Angie Kim comes back to discuss Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro. It's our third book club book, and we absolutely loved it. There's a lot to ponder (what makes us human? can we ever be 100% known, even by ourselves?) and it would take multiple episodes to fully cover this book. Buy it, read it, listen to this episode and then find us on social media to discuss it. We'll definitely have even more to say. Links mentioned in this episode:Angie Kim's review of Klara and the Sun: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54120408-klara-and-the-sun?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=wh61SUln3b&rank=1 Stephen King film festival: https://nerdist.com/article/stephen-king-film-festival-short-films-dollar-baby/ Tessa Thompson to adapt Secret Life of Church Ladies: https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2021/01/15/deesha-philyaw-secret-lives-of-church-ladies-adaptation-television-tessa-thompson-hbo-max/stories/202101150164 Currently Reading:      Julia: The Happiest Girl in the World (Alena Dillon) Kelly: Love & Other Crimes (Sara Paretsky) Rachael: Winterkeep (Kristin Cashore), Where the Light Enters (Sara Donati), The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Laurie R. King) Recent Acquisitions:Julia: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Stuart Turton), Unbirthday (Liz Braswell), Milkfed (Melissa Broder), Shipped (Angie Hockman) and Everybody Writes (Ann Handley)Kelly: A Schitt's Creek booksleeve, a Promising Young Woman magnetic bookmark, The Lamplighters (Emma Stonex), The Last Bookshop of London (Madeline Martin), Shaking the Gates of Hell (John Archibald), Between the Bliss and Me (Lizzy Mason), A Tale for the Time Being (Ruth Ozeki), Game Changer (Neal Shusterman) and You Are Here (Jenny Lawson)Rachael: Dark Tides (Philippa Gregory), Enchantress (James Maxwell), Golddiggers (Sanjena Sathian), Arsenic and Adobo (Mia P. Manansala), Love in Color (Bolu Babalola) and Firekeeper's Daughter (Angeline Boulley) Follow Angie Kim:Twitter: @angiekimwriterInstagram: @angiekimaskWebsite: https://angiekimbooks.com/ Follow What You Should Read: Twitter:         @wysr_podcast Instagram:         @wysr_podcast Goodreads:         https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/115539912-what-you-should-read-podcast YouTube:         https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfNtid_b0R14otSPRZTkmQ www.whatyoushouldread.com Rachael Reads on Youtube:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYcyAEteFiL-sLHZVLX6nw  Kelly's blog!    https://kellyvision.wordpress.com    New logo by Eva Fury Theme song by Violet Gray:        https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQUkSoVPZkfsXtMWLoZV5Q 

Nicole and Tori welcome Kathryn, the library's Technical Services Assistant as a guest to talk about creepy-crawlies, honeybees, and more. Squirming and sacrificing bees come along with the territory of bug books, and the ladies talk out their fears of gross spiders and other bugs in the process. The resources discussed in this episode are listed below: The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg; Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera by Candace Fleming, illustrated by Eric Rohmann; Dancing Bees and Other Communicators by Mary Lindeen; 100 Things You Should Know About Insects and Spiders by Steve Parker; You Can Be the Entomologist: Investigating Insects with Dr. Martins by Dino Martins; Bones TV show; The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science by Joyce Sidman; The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King; Charlotte's Web by E.B. White; Never Home Alone: From Microbes to Millipedes, Camel Crickets, and Honeybees, the Natural History of Where We Live by Rob Dunn; Blue Beetle, Vol. 2: Blue Diamond by Tony Bedard, illustrated by Ig Guara; Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Book 1 by Michael Brian Bendis, illustrated by Sara Pichelli, Chris Samnee, David Marquez, Justin Ponsor, and Cory Petit; The Little Book of Bees: The Fascinating World of Bees, Hives, Honey, and More by Hilary Kearney, illustrated by Amy Holliday; Bookshop.org; Larue 1680 Teas; Traditional Medicinals Elderflower Spice Tea

Book NotesCarrie recommends: Still Life by Louise Penny Autumn by Ali Smith The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith Michael recommends: Agents of Dreamland by Caitlin R. Kiernan Nevernight by Jay Kristoff Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse Adam recommends: Quincredible: Quest to Be the Best, written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Selina Espiritu The Novice by Taran Matharu A Blade So Black by LL McKinney The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Bite Notes You could go all out and try the Roast Turkey and Chestnut Stuffing that the characters enjoy in Still Life. Or bake Dorie Greenspan's Lemon Meringue Cookie recipe. It's inspired by Inspector Gamache's love of that dessert.  Pair Caitlin R. Kiernan's Agents of Dreamland with a delicious, alien-fungus-free dish of pasta with whiskey, wine, and mushrooms.  Enjoy the complex flavors of Dijon Apricot Chicken Salad when you read Quincredible. Find the recipe in The Everything Salad Book by Aysha Schurman.

A Lady's Guide to Mischief and Murder(Countess of Harleigh Mystery #3)by Dianne Freeman London is known for its bustle and intrigues, but the sedate English countryside can host--or hide--any number of secrets. Frances, the widowed Countess of Harleigh, needs a venue for her sister Lily's imminent wedding, away from prying eyes. Risings, George Hazleton's family estate in Hampshire, is a perfect choice, and soon Frances, her beloved George, and other guests have gathered to enjoy the usual country pursuits--shooting, horse riding, and romantic interludes in secluded gardens.But the bucolic setting harbors a menace, and it's not simply the arrival of Frances's socially ambitious mother. Above and below stairs, mysterious accidents befall guests and staff alike. Before long, Frances suspects these "accidents" are deliberate, and fears that the intended victim is Lily's fianc�, Leo. Frances's mother is unimpressed by Lily's groom-to-be and would much prefer that Lily find an aristocratic husband, just as Frances did. But now that Frances has found happiness with George--a man who loves her for much more than her dowry--she heartily approves of Lily's choice. If she can just keep the couple safe from villains and meddling mamas.As Frances and George search for the culprit among the assembled family, friends, and servants, more victims fall prey to the mayhem. Mishaps become full-blooded murder, and it seems that no one is safe. And unless Frances can quickly flush out the culprit, the peal of wedding bells may give way to another funeral toll. The Corpse at the Crystal Palace(Daisy Dalrymple #23)by Carola DunnApril 1928: Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher is visited in London by her young cousins. On the list of must-see sites is the Crystal Palace. Discovering that her children's nanny, Nanny Gilpin, has never seen the Palace, Daisy decides to make a day of it―bringing her cousins, her 3-year-old twins, her step-daughter Belinda, the nurserymaid, and Nanny Gilpin. Yet this ordinary outing goes wrong when Mrs. Gilpin goes off to the ladies’ room and fails to return. When Daisy goes to look for her, she doesn't find her nanny but instead the body of another woman dressed in a nanny's uniform.Meanwhile, Belinda and the cousins spot Mrs. Gilpin chasing after yet another nanny. Intrigued, they trail the two through the vast Crystal Palace and into the park. After briefly losing sight of their quarry, they stumble across Mrs. Gilpin lying unconscious in a small lake inhabited by huge concrete dinosaurs.When she comes to, Mrs. Gilpin can't remember what happened after leaving the twins in the nurserymaid's care. Daisy's husband, Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard, finds himself embroiled in the investigation of the murdered nanny. Worried about her children's own injured nanny, Daisy is determined to help. First she has to discover the identity of the third nanny, the presumed murderer, and to do so, Daisy must uncover why the amnesic Mrs. Gilpin deserted her charges to follow the missing third nanny.The Art of Deception (The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries #4)by Leonard GoldbergUSA Today bestselling author Leonard Goldberg returns with another puzzling case for the daughter of Sherlock Holmes to unravel in this exciting mystery, The Art of Deception, sure to be enjoyed by fans of Sherlock Holmes as well Laurie R. King and Charles Finch.In the west end of London, an apparently crazed individual is on the loose, breaking into art galleries and private homes to slash valuable paintings of women. Despite Scotland Yard’s best efforts, the criminal remains at large and continues on his destructive path.When Joanna and the Watsons are called in to solve the mystery, they soon discover that although the canvases have been slashed, their backings remain pristine, with no cuts or scratches. The criminal, it seems, is no mere vandal—he's searching for something hidden behind the portraits.Suspicion soon falls on two skilled art restorers who previously worked at the gallery where all the vandalized art was purchased. When Joanna finds the body of one in a bricked off fireplace at the gallery, the other is left as the prime suspect. But then he's discovered dead as well. Luckily, Joanna has a plan for ensnaring the criminal once and for all. But it must not fail, or more paintings—and lives—will be lost.The Hour of the Fox (Brother Chandler #1)by Cassandra ClarkLondon. July, 1399. As rumours spread that his ambitious cousin, Henry Bolingbroke, has returned from exile in France, King Richard's grip on the English throne grows ever more precarious. Meanwhile, the body of a young woman is discovered at Dowgate sluice. When it's established that the dead woman was a novice from nearby Barking Abbey, the coroner calls in his friend, Brother Chandler, to investigate.Who would cut the throat of a young nun and throw her remains in the river? And what was she doing outside the confines of the priory in the first place? Secretly acting as a spy for Henry Bolingbroke, Chandler is torn by conflicting loyalties and agonising self-doubt. As the king's cousin marches towards Wales and England teeters on the brink of civil war, Chandler's investigations will draw him into affairs of state - and endanger not only himself but all those around him.The King's Justice (Maggie Hope #9)by Susan Elia MacNealLondon. December, 1942. As the Russian army repels German forces from Stalingrad, Maggie Hope, secret agent and spy, takes a break from the Special Operations Executive division to defuse bombs in London. But Maggie herself is like an explosion waiting to happen. Shaken by a recent case, she finds herself living more dangerously--taking more risks than usual, smoking again, drinking gin and riding a motorcycle--and the last thing she wants is to get entangled in another crime. But when she's called upon to look into a stolen Stradivarius, one of the finest violins ever made, Maggie finds the case too alluring to resist.Meanwhile, there's a serial killer on the loose in London and Maggie's skills are in demand. Little does she know that in the process of investigating this dangerous predator, she will come face to face with a new sort of evil...and discover a link between the precious violin and the murders no one could ever have expected.The Cabinets of Barnaby Mayneby Elsa Hart London, 1703. In a time when the old approaches to science coexist with the new, one elite community attempts to understand the world by collecting its wonders. Sir Barnaby Mayne, the most formidable of these collectors, has devoted his life to filling his cabinets. While the curious-minded vie for invitations to study the rare stones, bones, books, and artifacts he has amassed, some visitors come with a darker purpose.For Cecily Kay, it is a passion for plants that brings her to the Mayne house. The only puzzle she expects to encounter is how to locate the specimens she needs within Sir Barnaby’s crowded cabinets. But when her host is stabbed to death, Cecily finds the confession of the supposed killer unconvincing. She pays attention to details—years of practice have taught her that the smallest particulars can distinguish a harmless herb from a deadly one—and in the case of Sir Barnaby’s murder, there are too many inconsistencies for her to ignore.To discover the truth, Cecily must enter the world of the collectors, a realm where intellect is distorted by obsession and greed. As her pursuit of answers brings her closer to a killer, she risks being given a final resting place amid the bones that wait, silent and still, in the cabinets of Barnaby Mayne.

Jack and Sandra Jessee had been married for 14 years when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 1998. Unbeknown to him, it wasn't just the cancer that was out to get Jack Jessee.TCNT: Tracey Stewart tells us about the crime fiction book, Lockdown by Laurie R. King.Aussie As: A truck driver who had recently come out of a coma gets incredibly lucky. For our sources, see our website www.bloodymurderpodcast.com.Become a Bloody Murder Patron (for as little as $1 per month, which you can cancel at anytime) and have access to dozens of Patron only episodes (including our whole first season and AD FREE episodes released early!) with new patron only content added every month!Go to https://www.patreon.com/bloodymurderLevels $5 and over go into our monthly merchandise draws and get Stickers and hand-made Barney Badges!See our website! bloodymurderpodcast.com for all our social media links, contact details, a gallery, fabulous merchandise.True Crime Nerd Time, a segment on Bloody Murder, needs your help because it stars you! We want you, our listeners, to submit your recommendations for anything true or fiction crime related! Email here! bloodymurderpodcast@gmail.com. Oh and if you give us your postal address we'll send you some stickers as a reward!We love our patrons and to show them how much we do them we're holding monthly give-aways. For our August prize we’re giving away a Bloody Murder Backpack!For a chance to win just be a Bloody Murder Patron at a level of $5 or above.Bloody Murder is supported by BetterHelpBetterHelp offers licensed professional counselors who are specialized in issues, such as depression, stress, anxiety, relationships, sleeping, trauma, anger, family conflicts, grief, self esteem and more. You can connect with a professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Anything you share is confidential and it's so convenient. You can now get help at your own time and at your own pace. You can schedule secure video or phone sessions plus chat and text with your therapist. As a Bloody Murder listener you get 10% off your first month with the Discount code: BLOODYMURDERSo why not get started today? Go to betterhelp.com/bloodymurderSimply fill out a questionnaire to help them assess your needs and get matched with a counselor you’ll love. That’s: betterhelp.com/bloodymurder With the discount code: BLOODYMURDER See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Tayla is joined by Katherine, the reference librarian at the North Scituate Public Library and Deb, the adult services librarian for the Tiverton Public Library. In this episode, they discuss short fiction, calming YouTube videos, and comfort TV watching. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Books Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Schulz and Peanuts by David Michaelis Care Work by Leah Piepzna-Samarasinha Astro Poets: Your Guides to the Zodiac  by Alex Dimitrov and Dorothea Lasky A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes by Laurie R. King AV Post10 on YouTube Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration The comparison photo of the Mona Lisa we discuss Somebody Feed Phil (2018 - ) Grey’s Anatomy (2005 - ) Midsomer Murders (1997 - ) Person of Interest (2011-2016) Schitt’s Creek (2015-2020) New Girl (2011-2018) Stranger Things (2016- ) The Umbrella Academy (2019- ) Madame Secretary (2014-2019) Agents of Shield (2013-2020) Avatar the Last Airbender (2005-2008) Other Civilization 6 (game) Quilting books in the eZone Tiverton Library Virtual Maker Meet-up

Laurie R. King discusses Riviera Gold.

Laurie R. King is the New York Times bestselling author of 27 novels and other works, including the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories (from The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, named one of the 20th century’s best crime novels by the IMBA, to 2018’s Island of the Mad). She has won an alphabet of prizes from Agatha to Wolfe, been chosen as guest of honor at several crime conventions, and is probably the only writer to have both an Edgar and an honorary doctorate in theology. She was inducted into the Baker Street Irregulars in 2010, as “The Red Circle.”Riviera Gold - The Riviera in 1925 is a playground for the rich built on corruption and greed. It is a place where treasure can be false, where love can destroy, and where life, as Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes will discover, can be cheap—even when it is made of solid gold.It’s summertime on the Riviera, and the Jazz Age has come to France’s once-sleepy coastline. Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes find themselves immersed in the social scene of American expatriates, who spend their days on the beach and their evenings in villas filled with music and enthralling conversation. And even more enticing is the nearby Monte Carlo, where fortunes are won, lost, stolen, and sometimes hidden away.But despite the luxury and leisure, a new mystery arises. Mrs. Hudson, Russell and Holmes’ former housekeeper, hasn’t been seen since she fled England under a cloud of murder accusations. But she proves elusive, managing to avoid even the great Sherlock Holmes as he and Russell try to figure out what new trouble she is in.For a beautiful young man has been found dead in Mrs. Hudson’s front room—making her the prime suspect in yet another murder. Russell is certain that Mrs. Hudson is innocent; Holmes is not quite so sure. But the old woman’s colorful past has been a source of tension between them before this, and now, the dangerous players who control Monte Carlo’s gilded casinos may stop at nothing to keep the pair away from the dark corners that Mrs. Hudson’s youthful history could bring to light.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Laurie R. King

To celebrate the holiday, Rachel and Leah share their own moms' favorite books. Check out what we talked about: Books mentioned: The “Chief Inspector Armand Gamache” series by Louise Penny. Novels, short stories, and plays featuring the character 'Hercule Poirot' created by Agatha Christie. The “Phryne Fisher” series by Kerry Greenwood, the “Inspector Morse” series by Colin Dexter, and “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard. "Death Qualified" by Kate Wilhelm and the "Maisie Dobbs Mystery" series by Jacqueline Winspear. Short stories featuring the character 'Sherlock Holmes' created by Arthur Conan Doyle. The "Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes" series by Laurie R. King, "Micro" by Michael Crichton, and "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet" by Jamie Ford. TV shows and movies mentioned: Agatha Christie's Poirot, ITV Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, ABC Endeavor, ITV / STV / UTV Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Fanny's son Parker joins us for a discussion about Showtime's darkly comic new series, Work in Progress.  Also discussed: The Lighthouse, Steven Universe, John Mulaney & the Sack Lunch Bunch, Grace & Frankie, Cheer, The Dream Podcast, 911 Lone Star, Boys and Sex (Peggy Orenstein), Are You Listening (Tillie Walden), The Moor (Laurie R. King).  Note: audio is a little distorted, but gets better quickly. Apologies. 

In this episode, Shannon, Amber, and Brooke are discussing historical mysteries. Books mentioned in this episode include: Laura Lippman, Lady In the Lake Ann Swinfen, The Secret World of Christoval Alvarez (The Chronicles of Christoval Alvarez 1) Lyndsay Faye, The Gods of Gothem (Timothy Wilde 1) Kerri Maniscalco, Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper 1) Anne Perry, The Face of a Stranger (William Monk 1) Laura Purcell, The Poison Thread C.S. Harris, What Angels Fear (Sebastian St. Cyr 1) Laurie R. King, The Beekeeper's Apprentice (Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes 1) Kate Morton, The Lakehouse Victoria Thompson, City of Lies (Counterfeit Lady 1) Jacqueline Winspear, Maisie Dobbs (Maisie Dobbs 1) Mindy McGinnis, A Madness So Discreet You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.

Episode 35: Interview with Franklin Horton, Part 2   Prologue: Multiple Points of View The Art and Craft of Storytelling, A Comprehensive Guide to Classic Writing Techniques by Nancy Lamb (Amazon) J. D. Robb: http://www.jdrobb.com/ Locked Rooms by Laurie R. King (Amazon) Main Story: Interview with Franklin Horton, Part 2 Franklin Horton: http://franklinhorton.com/ Epilogue: The Book Launch, Part 2 Kyle’s online media kit: http://kylepratt.me/media Kindlepreneur guide to press releases: https://kindlepreneur.com/book-press-release/ Reedsy Media Kit: https://blog.reedsy.com/author-media-kit-template/ Music "Never Surrender" by Chasing Noise, off their album, Everything http://chasingnoise.wixsite.com/chasingnoise

In this episode Shannon and Jen discuss LGBT literature, including a bit of history of its availability and how, fortunately, that availability has increased over the years. Mentioned in this episode are: Rebecca Makkai, The Great Believers Tim Murphy, Christodora Nancy Garden, Annie On My Mind AS. King, Ask the Passenger Brandy Colbert, Little & Lion Meredith Russo, If I Was Your Girl Melinda Lo, A Line In the Dark Melissa Bashardoust, Girls Made of Snow and Glass Sarah Waters, Tipping the Velvet Sarah Waters, Fingersmith Nevada Barr, Bittersweet Chris Bohjalian, Trans-sister Radio Jodi Picoult, Sing You Home Katrina Carrasco, The Best Bad Things Kristen Lepionka: The Roxane Weary duology Laurie R. King, Kate Martinelli Series K.J. Charles, A Fashionable Indulgance: Society of Gentlemen, book 1 Mackenzi Lee, Montague Siblings series Radclyffe, Provincetown Series Additional authors mentioned are: Ellen Hopkins Val McDermid Meghan O'Brien Tiffany Reisz Karin Kallmaker You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro.

Book Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week! Today’s book is: Island of the Mad: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, by Laurie R. King (This is the most recent in the series)   Want to be a full book group member? Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can support the podcast as well as helping to keep Official Office Dog, Lady Grey, in treats.   We also have new episodes of our leadership podcast: Linking Our Libraries dropping every Thursday morning; subscribe to get it in your app, or stream it on our website.

Book Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week! Today’s book is: Island of the Mad: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, by Laurie R. King (This is the most recent in the series) This episode was recorded Live! on-site at the Great River Public Library in St Cloud.     Want to be a full book group member? Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can support the podcast as well as helping to keep Official Office Dog, Lady Grey, in treats.   We also have new episodes of our leadership podcast: Linking Our Libraries dropping every Thursday morning; subscribe to get it in your app, or stream it on our website.

Episode 2: Christmas in Time Interview Prologue: Know your point of view Nora Roberts website: http://www.noraroberts.com/ J. K. Rowling website: https://www.jkrowling.com/ Laurie R. King website: https://laurierking.com/ Main Story: Christmast in Time Interviews "Christmas in Time" http://kylepratt.me/blog1/2018/10/2/christmas-in-time-released Debby Lee http://booksbydebbylee.com/ The Station Coffee Bar and Bistro https://www.stationcoffeebar.com/ Epilogue: Inexpensive Book Marketing, part 1 Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/ Kobo Writing Life: https://writinglife.kobobooks.com/ Barnes and Noble Nook Press: https://press.barnesandnoble.com/ Kyle’s Twitter account: https://twitter.com/kyleonkindle The Strengthen What Remains board on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/authorkylepratt/strengthen-what-remains-series/ Music "Never Surrender" by Chasing Noise, off their album, Everything http://chasingnoise.wixsite.com/chasingnoise

This week we’re talking brand new titles, some oldies but goodies and a few bookish surprises. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: a brand new release finally in hand, and a bookish Christmas tradition. Next, we tackle what we are currently reading, a few brand new releases as well as a bunch of goodness from the back list. This week we spend some time discussing how our reading habits change during the holidays, both in amount and substance. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands: a rich-family inheritance drama, and a time-travel-esque (no actual time travel involved) book that surprised me. Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  1:30 - Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny 3:53 - The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg 4:10 - Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree by Robert Barry 5:04 - Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend 5:55 - Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 9:45 - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty 9:58 - Episode 14 with Amy Allen Clark 11:19 - Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty 12:18 - Who Thought This Was A Good Idea? by Alyssa Mastromonaco 15:09 - A Curious Beginning by Deanna Reybourne 15:19 - A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas 15:21 - The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King 18:10 - Crimes Against a Book Club by Kathy Cooperman 20:42 - Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah 20:49 - Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 22:39 - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 23:28 - The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah 25:27 - Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling 26:13 - Jenny Colgan books 27:52 - Shogun by James Clavell 28:39 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 28:43 - The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (again!) 30:21 - The Heirs by Susan Rieger 30:38 - The Nest by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney 33:58 - How to Stop Time by Matt Haig *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Meredith and Kaytee are back in your earbuds to chat Non-Fiction and some other really wonderful titles! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: a bookish candle and IRL friendships that are reading more. Next, we tackle what we are currently reading, just two titles from each of us so we have time to talk about 50 thousand additional books! Our deep-dive this week centers on some of our favorite non-fiction genres! We throw a whole metric crap-ton of titles at you to get you started in the non-fiction world, if that seems to be a place that you’re lacking. Every one of these titles have been vetted by one or both of us (along with many others that we’ve mentioned in past episodes), and we are all about you picking them up! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. This week we have some beautiful fiction as well as a great and FUN contemporary mystery. Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  1:21 - Friday Reads candle from Main Line Candle Company 5:06 - Some Writer! The Story of E.B. White by Melissa Sweet 6:37 - Stuart Little by E.B. White 6:39 - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 6:56 - The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White 7:35 - A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas 8:24 - Episode 10 of Currently Reading 9:23 - The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King 12:02 - Finding Holy in the Suburbs by Ashley Hales 12:55 - The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon 15:12 - The Turquoise Table by Kristin Schell 15:45 - Little Free Library! 17:16 - Hens Dancing by Raphaella Barker 17:47 - Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Felding 23:23 - Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner 23:35 - Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines 23:51 - Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan 24:28 - Yes, Please by Amy Poehler 24:31 - Monsoon Mansion by Cinelle Barnes 24:55 - Coming Clean by Seth Haines 25:18 - Educated by Tara Westover *Other memoirs mentioned in past episodes that I LOVE: As You Wish by Cary Elwes, Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, anything by David Sedaris 26:38 - Disney War by James B. Stewart 27:29 - Smartest Guys in the Room by Bethany McLean 27:34 - Conspiracy of Fools by Kurt Eichenwald 27:46 - The Pixar Touch by David Price 28:11 - Bad Blood by John Carreyrou 28:55 - So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo 28:57 - I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown 29:08 - The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton 29:13 - Evicted by Matthew Desmond 29:41 - Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson 30:08 - Tattoos on the Heart by Gregory Boyle 30:10 - Barking to the Choir by Gregory Boyle 31:14 - Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore 32:11 - Start With Why by Simon Sinek 32:17 - Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek 32:24 - Pour Your Heart Into It by Howard Schultz 32:44 - Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh 32:58 - 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer and Diana Chapman 33:30 - Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris 35:07 - Essentialism by Greg McKeown 35:38 - Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin 35:39 - The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin 34:50 - The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown 35:05 - Daring Greatly by Brene Brown 35:07 - Braving the Wilderness by Brene Brown 35:10 - Dare to Lead by Brene Brown 36:33 - Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner 37:15 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R. Covey 37:28 - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Steven Covey 37:45 - Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner 38:20 - Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist 39:06 - Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff by Myquillin Smith *Other productivity books mentioned in past episodes: Stretched Too Thin by Jessica Turner 41:00 - This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel 44:28 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 45:59 - The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty 46:02 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moraiarty 46:54 - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

The New York Times bestselling suspense writer is interviewed by Mystery Writers of America NorCal President, a bestselling author of 25 novels. They talk Coulter’s craft, art and life of writing. Sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, Northern California Chapter.

Summary: Acting MCPL Director Anita Vassallo and Outreach Associate Sarah Mecklenburg share their love of historical fiction and recommended books they've enjoyed. Recording Date: July 11, 2018 Guests: Anita Vassallo is the Acting Director of MCPL. Sarah Mecklenburg is a member of MCPL's Outreach team. Both are enthusiastic readers of historical fiction. Hosts: Julie Dina and David Payne What Our Guests Are Reading:  Anita Vassallo: A Column of Fire by Ken Follett, third book in the Kingsbridge series. The first book in the series is Pillars of the Earth, the second is World Without End. Circe by Madeline Miller. Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford.  Sarah Mecklenburg: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, third book in the Dresden File series. The first book is Storm Front, the second is Fool Moon. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle.  Books, Movies, and Authors Mentioned During This Episode: Airborn by Kenneth Oppel  Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters  American Girls series by various authors Aubrey- Maturin series by Patrick O'Brian Blackout by Connie Willis Brother Cadfael series by Ellis Peters Boundless by Kenneth Oppel Dear America series by various authors R.F. Delderfield Doomsday by Connie Willis The Far Pavilions by M.M. Kaye The Glass Sentence by S.E. Grove Philippa Gregory Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows I, Claudius by Robert Graves Jalna series by Mazo De La Roche Killer Angels by Michael Sharra Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder  Maisie Dobbs mysteries by Jacqueline Winspear Margaret Laurence March by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes mysteries by Laurie R. King Medicus mysteries by Ruth Downie Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon Phryne Fisher mysteries by Kerry Greenwood. Basis for the Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries television series.  Ann Rinaldi Rick Riordan The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks The Seeing Stone by Kevin Crossley-Holland The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood Sharpe series by Bernard Cornwell Sherlock Holmes books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Steven Saylor To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis Kate Waters The Year of the Hangman by Gary Blackwood Year of Wonder by Geraldine Brooks Other Items of Interest: The Dreamer by Laura Innes. A webcomic about a 17 year old high school student who has intense, realistic dreams about a Revolutionary War soldier.  "Game of Thrones Fandom Fun". An episode of the Library Matters podcast in which Game of Thrones fans Anita Vassallo Angelica Rengifo, and Susan Moritz share their love of the books and television series.   Lackadaisy Cats by Tracy J. Butler. A webcomic about anthropomorphic cats set in St. Louis during Prohibition.  Little House controversy. A division of the American Library Association voted to remove Laura Ingalls Wilder's name from a major children's literature award.  Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Read the transcript. 

Laurie R. King discusses Island of the Mad.

Laurie R. King discusses Island of the Mad.

Wrongful convictions, long regarded as statistical anomalies in an otherwise sound justice system, now appear with frightening regularity. But few people understand just how or why they happen and, more important, the immeasurable consequences that often haunt the lucky few who are acquitted, years after they are proven innocent. Now, in this groundbreaking anthology, fourteen exonerated inmates narrate their stories to a roster of high-profile mystery and thriller writers?including Lee Child, Sara Paretsky, Laurie R. King, Jan Burke and S. J. Rozan?while another exoneree’s case is explored in a previously unpublished essay by legendary playwright Arthur Miller. An astonishing and unique collaboration, these testimonies bear witness to the incredible stories of innocent men and women who were convicted of serious crimes and cast into the maw of a vast and deeply flawed American criminal justice system before eventually, and miraculously, being exonerated.

Laurie R. King discusses her tense new novel, Lockdown.

Les Do Books  Karin Kallmaker Talks Gateway Lesfic  In this episode, Karin Kallmaker joins Tara to talk about books that are gateways to authors, eras, or genres. Authors are readers too, so Tara was excited to hear about why Karin thinks everyone should check out these books.  Check out the books discussed here:    A Grave Talent by Laurie R. King - Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca     Stoner Mctavish by Sarah Dreher - Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    The Swashbuckler by Lee Lynch - Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    On Strike Against God by Joanna Russ - Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca    The Persistent Desire by Joan Nestle - Get it on Amazon.com | Amazon.co.uk | Amazon.ca     Learn more about Karin Kallmaker Website  Facebook   Twitter   See our reviews and top 10 lists featuring Karin Kallmaker’s books      More info Come talk to us about these books and any other lesfic you’ve been reading lately at our Facebook group, The Lesbian Review Book Club.    You can see all of our reviews, top 10 lists and author profiles on TheLesbianReview.com and don’t forget to send your emails, questions and more to Tara@TheLesbianReview.com  

"it is the only personal introduction" [SUSS]  "Just what the world needs," you tell yourself. "Another biography of Arthur Conan Doyle." Full disclosure: we thought the same thing. Until we read Arthur and Sherlock by Michael Sims. And then our attitudes changed. And then even more so after having a conversation with the author. Fortunately, we recorded that conversation and we're sharing it with you here. Michael shared with us the impact of books on his young mind, his journey to writing, and how his earlier works on E.B. White and Henry David Thoreau inspired his style for this book. From Baring-Gould to Joseph Bell, we touch on many familiar names and go deep into this exploration of the elements that inspired Conan Doyle to create his master detective. And, if you listen carefully, you'll discover how a certain intestinal discomfort prevented Doyle from killing himself.   And please consider joining our . Your support helps us to ensure we can keep doing what we do, covering file hosting costs, production, and this year, transcription services. Sponsors This episode includes our two longtime sponsors. Please support our sponsors by visiting their sites: , where you can find The Illustrated Speckled Band: The Original 1910 Stage Production in Script and Photographs. , which includes the written transcripts of the annual Baker Street Irregulars Distinguished Lecture series. Notes 2:21 Welcome 5:53 Sponsor: Wessex Press 7:37 Welcome Michael Sims 11:47 Michael's uncanny ability to time the market 17:00 Michael's first meeting with Sherlock Holmes 22:31 Beginning a writing career 28:39 Bringing Joseph Bell to life 38:07 Sponsor: Baker Street Journal 39:42 Bell's own mentor 47:40 Doyle and Teddy Roosevelt 51:25 The origin of "Sherringford Hope" 55:09 Why stop now? 57:15 Conan Doyle's fan mail 1:05:47 Interview conclusion 1:12:26 Sherlock Holmes Brand ad 1:13:19 Closing remarks Links (Amazon) (Barnes and Noble) Laurie R. King and Leslie Klinger on . Please , , , or and be kind enough to leave a rating or review for the show. And please tell a friend about us, in any fashion you feel comfortable. Your thoughts on the show? Leave a comment below, send us an email (comment AT ihearofsherlock DOT com), call us at (774) 221-READ (7323). Full transcript available at ihose.co/ihose117.  

"The detectives and I must have echoed it" [VALL]    Laurie R. King, BSI ("The Red Circle") and Leslie S. Klinger, BSI ("The Abbey Grange") are no strangers to the mystery genre. Laurie is probably best known for her Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories, and Les has annotated the Sherlock Holmes stories, Dracula, Sandman and H.P. Lovecraft.   Together, the two have edited two anthologies of stories inspired by Sherlock Holmes: and . They're back at it again with a third volume, , and we sit down with them to discuss what it's like pulling together the work from a wide variety of mystery writers.   If you'd like to see Laurie and Les in person, they'll be at the in Scottsdale, Arizona on October 1 at 2:00 pm; and at in Corte Madera, California on October 8 at 5:00 pm. And there will be a celebration of the publication of Echoes of Sherlock Holmes via the in Los Angeles on October 9 at 3:00 pm.      

Sherlock adaptations - Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed, parodied, adapted, and extended detective in the history of the genre. In this episode (part 2 of 2), Afoot panelists discuss more of their favorite Holmes' depictions and extensions. This time: Failed TV pilots that use Holmes or Holmes-like characters, the movie Young Sherlock Holmes, House, M.D., Robert Downey, Jr's portrayal in movies, the movie of The Seven-Percent Solution, and the Mary Russell series by Laurie R. King. Host Glenn Fleishman with David J. Loehr, Monty Ashley and Shannon Sudderth.

This month, Word By Word host Gil Mansergh has a sparkling conversation with Laurie R. King, the winner of the John Creasy Memorial Award for The Beekeeper’s Apprentice - the first of a dozen historical mysteries featuring Mary Russell and her mentor (and eventual husband) Sherlock Holmes. Laurie R. King was inducted into the prestigious Sherlock Holmes literary society, "The Baker Street Irregulars" in 2010. Her newest mystery novel, Dreaming Spies, debuted this week on The New York Times bestseller list.

"A Christmas Carol" Postertext Giveaway (Tell your friends to listen to the show on social media and email us about it at somanydamnbooks@gmail.com to enter!) Holiday Stories Pastiches The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King Parting Recommendations Tournament of Books XI Wishlist 15 seconds of a song: Emmy the Great and Tim Wheeler's "Zombie Christmas" recorded at the Dr. Doctor studio in Brooklyn, NY. sound engineer: Luke Wiget Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome once again to Baker Street Babes Live and Local, this time coming to you from Bouchercon 2014 in Long Beach, California! You're heard the story:  and  wanted to create another Sherlockian short story collection featuring some of the most popular fiction writers anywhere: and the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate demanded their pound of flesh. The #FreeSherlock movement was born, Sherlock Holmes was freed at last, and now, after countless trials (literally) you can finally purchase  a wonderful group of stories riffing off the life of the Great Detective and—occasionally—even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In this episode, Baker Street Babe Lyndsay chats with Les and Laurie about their initial hankering for a pastiche collection, their copyright travails, their editorial process, the stories in the collection, their working relationship, and just how much crap is written about Sherlock Holmes all over the world. Listen here, and please do enoy!

In this episode of Bibliophiles Anonymous, we review the latest book from Laurie R. King, The Bones of Paris. This is her second book featuring the adventures of American detective Harris Stuyvesant, set in Jazz Age Paris. A dark, mysterious read, this novel delves into the underside of Paris's bloody history and the art that was inspired by it, leading to kidnapping and murder. We both enjoyed the book, but agree that we probably should have read the first book, well, first. Have you read any books by Laurie R. King? If so, what did you think? We both thought her Sherlock Holmes series sounded interesting. Please leave your thoughts and recommendations in comments, on Twitter @BibAnonPodcast, or email us at bibliophiles.podcast@gmail.com. Many, many thanks to Net Galley for providing us with this advanced reader copy! Join us next episode, where we will celebrate our 50th episode and our one year anniversary! There will be surprises in store for everyone!

In this episode of Bibliophiles Anonymous, we discuss the latest book-to-movie adaptation: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Both of us had pretty much the same opinion - what they did right was really good, but way, way, WAY overshadowed by all the stuff that missed the mark. We talk casting, characterization, screen writing, direction, plot holes, and a whole lot more. To say we were disappointed was an understatement. Also, this episode is pretty spoilerific for both the movie and the book, so you have been warned. Be sure to let us know what you thought of the movie. Email us at bibliophiles.podcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @BibAnonPodcast. You can also join in the discussion at the Mortal Instruments thread over at the Mallorean Tavern, which you can find here. Join us next week when we review The Bones of Paris, the latest release from Laurie R. King. Thanks for listening! Please rate, review and subscribe!

Laurie R. King, Sharan Newman, Julia Spencer-Fleming and Zoe Ferraris

Laurie R. King, Sharan Newman, Julia Spencer-Fleming and Zoe Ferraris

"In crime, we're dealing with passions."

Morocco in 1924 has political factions to spare. A rebellion in the Rif Mountains threatens to oust Spain from its protectorate in the north–a response to Spanish mistreatment of the local population, itself driven by the desire to avenge seven centuries of Moorish domination. The Germans worry about the iron mines barred to them by the revolt. South of the mountains, the French fight in vain to defend a line drawn without regard to traditional tribal or geographical boundaries. Britain fears that it will lose access to the Mediterranean if the French succeed. Meanwhile, the Rifi, under the leadership of the Abd-el-Krim brothers, are not the only leaders determined to rule an independent Morocco. The corrupt but charismatic Raisuli (al-Raisuni) has no intention of standing aside for a pair of military upstarts, however gifted. Into this hotbed of unrest strolls a moving picture crew intent on filming the desert at sunrise. The crew includes Mary Russell, the wife and partner of Sherlock Holmes. When the great detective himself returns from a side trip to discover that Mary was last seen days before, heading into the mountains in the company of an unknown child, her unexplained absence pulls Holmes and Russell into a web of threads that criss-cross to create a true garment of shadows. Join me as I discuss Garment of Shadows (Bantam Books, 2012)–the latest wonderful addition to Mary Russell’s memoirs–with Miss Russell’s faithful literary agent, Laurie R. King. Mary Russell Holmes has her own blog, which she maintains with some regularity as new volumes of her adventures appear. She has been supplying her agent with manuscripts for some time: the first volume is The Beekeeper’s Apprentice. To find out why Russell abandoned the hallowed halls of Oxford to work for Flytte Films, read The Pirate King, the previous book in the series. Either way, seek her out. You will not regret the decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Morocco in 1924 has political factions to spare. A rebellion in the Rif Mountains threatens to oust Spain from its protectorate in the north–a response to Spanish mistreatment of the local population, itself driven by the desire to avenge seven centuries of Moorish domination. The Germans worry about the iron mines barred to them by the revolt. South of the mountains, the French fight in vain to defend a line drawn without regard to traditional tribal or geographical boundaries. Britain fears that it will lose access to the Mediterranean if the French succeed. Meanwhile, the Rifi, under the leadership of the Abd-el-Krim brothers, are not the only leaders determined to rule an independent Morocco. The corrupt but charismatic Raisuli (al-Raisuni) has no intention of standing aside for a pair of military upstarts, however gifted. Into this hotbed of unrest strolls a moving picture crew intent on filming the desert at sunrise. The crew includes Mary Russell, the wife and partner of Sherlock Holmes. When the great detective himself returns from a side trip to discover that Mary was last seen days before, heading into the mountains in the company of an unknown child, her unexplained absence pulls Holmes and Russell into a web of threads that criss-cross to create a true garment of shadows. Join me as I discuss Garment of Shadows (Bantam Books, 2012)–the latest wonderful addition to Mary Russell’s memoirs–with Miss Russell’s faithful literary agent, Laurie R. King. Mary Russell Holmes has her own blog, which she maintains with some regularity as new volumes of her adventures appear. She has been supplying her agent with manuscripts for some time: the first volume is The Beekeeper’s Apprentice. To find out why Russell abandoned the hallowed halls of Oxford to work for Flytte Films, read The Pirate King, the previous book in the series. Either way, seek her out. You will not regret the decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"I grew up thinking that all adult books had to have dead bodies in them."-Val McDermid

Yıl 1915... Sussex'te bir çiftlik evinde arılarıyla karşımıza çıkıyor dâhi dedektif Sherlock Holmes.  Sevin Okyay kitaptan bir bölüm okutuyor, roman ve yazarına ilişkin ilginç bilgiler veriyor, yorum yapıyor.

"Conan Doyle was never convinced by Holmes."

In this episode, Babe Ardy, with her Helpers Sarah and Amy take on board Laurie R. King, author of the Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series, fresh off a two-week promotional tour for the latest book in the series, The Pirate King. Apart from the world of swashbuckling on the silver screen and women in the canon (with a particular emphasis on blondes), we also talk about Sherlockian scholarship, Russell on screen, and how to successfully cross the worlds of Edwardian England and modern-day San Francisco. For your further edification, links to things we mention in this episode: You can find out all about Laurie on, and if you're on Twitter, you can follow and . : the first of two volumes of Sherlockian scholarship, co-edited with Leslie S. Klinger. The second volume is still under way. : A collection of short stories inspired by the Sherlock Holmes canon, also co-edited with Leslie S. Klinger. Short story authors include Neil Gaiman, Lee Child, and Margaret Maron. : A free ebook with excerpts from each of the Russell books, in case the podcast has made you curious and you want to start reading ;) : The crossover of the worlds of Kate Martinelli and Mary Russell. : Les Klinger's edition of the Canon. Prepare for a lot of footnotes.

'Pirate King'

"...preferably throw in a few distractions as well..."

Beyond BoucherCon

"Is this one fiction? Is that one fiction?"

"...as real as Sherlock Holmes..."

Twelve Rules for Frivolous Fiction

Mystery writer Laurie R. King on Cities in Noir Fiction; Genre: Non-fiction, Genre-fiction studies, Mystery Fiction

Bees in the Bonnet

Laurie R. King and Karen Joy Fowler on Politics and Literature

Writing 101, Lesson 1

Your Questions, Answered

"A thousand years of established history"

Email Your Questions for Laurie R. King

The Mystery of Writing

A Mystery Fantasy Begins

This podcast was recorded over the course of 5 days while on my recent vacation to the Gulf coast of Florida. Cut off from every last one of the internets, all I had was my trusty iRiver - so the sound quality is a little worse than normal. Also, it's long. Clocking in a just over an hour, this show is twice the usual length. You've been warned! Also, my wife Ryn makes her Random Signal debut.For obvious reasons, I had hoped to have this uploaded on May 1. Oh well, such is life.Places visited:Estero, FloridaSanibel and Captiva IslandsLover's Key State ParkSongs played:1. Unwind - The Rosebuds (from The Rosebuds Unwind)2. Alcohol - David Karsten Daniels (from Angels)3. Kaw Kaw Kaw - Seth - third son of Albert (of the WHYME podcast)4. Radiation - The Epoxies (from Stop The Future, via the PMN, courtesy of Fat Wreck Chords)5. Knives and Snakes and Mesquite - Bowerbirds (from Danger at Sea)6. Four Fingered Fisherman - Modest Mouse (from Sad Sappy Sucker, via the PMN, courtesy of K Records)7. First of May - Jonathan Coulton (from Smoking Monkey)Podcast promo'd - Nuketown Radio ActiveBooks read:-meTransmetropolitan, Vol. 6: Gouge Away by Warren EllisTransmetropolitan, Vol. 0: Tales of Human Waste by Warren EllisPersepolis by Marjane SatrapiTowing Jehovah by James Morrow (still reading this one!)-RynThe Moor by Laurie R. KingEnslaved By Ducks by Bob TarteThe Bookman's Promise by John DunningThe Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey NiffeneggerVacation photos on Flickr! (Yes, mostly birds and shells.)

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