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Crime Bake 2011…

I received a letter from Janet Halpin, who is the Program Ad Coordinator of the New England Crime Bake 2011. She has told me about the 10th annual mystery conference they will be having in Dedham, Massachusetts on November 11, 12, and 13 of this year. (It looks to me like Dedham is almost attached to Boston, but I’m not quite sure…)

The two guests of honor this year are Nancy Pickard and Barry Eisler. BUT… That’s not all! There will be many panelists there, also. Here is just a small list of those who will be attending:

Peter Abrahams (Spencer Quinn)

Donald Bain (aka Jessica Fletcher)

Sheila Connolly (aka Sara Atwell)

Vicki Doudera

Hallie Ephron

David Handler

Roberta Isleib

Stacy Juba

Clea Simon

Lea Wait

What a line-up!!!

So, if you plan to be near the Bedham/Boston area over November 11-13, 2011, you might want to check out their website: crimebake.org…

I’ll Be Back…

I wish I could catch on to my daughter’s laptop… Unfortunately, I can’t.

I am out in the D. C. area, and am having a terrible time trying to type responses to your comments. So, I have just posted a bunch of your comments, and will add authors to lists, ETC. when I get back in town. Her laptop keyboard is very touchy, and, frustrating for me to use.

We spent a lovely day in Monticello today, and I am loving the landscape out here. Talk to you soon…

Mystery Books that Take Place in New Mexico

Here are some Fun New Mexico Facts:
State Motto: “It grows as it goes” (“Crescit eundo”)
State Flower is the Yucca.
Capital is Santa Fe.
Largest City is Albuquerque.
State Bird is the Roadrunner.
State Nickname is “Land of Enchantment”
New Mexico got its name as a reference to Mexico by the Spanish.
The Four Corner Monument can be found in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico.
New Mexico’s official state animal is the Black Bear, in honor of the little cub that was found in a fire in 1950. The cub became Smokey, the Bear.
During the first weekend in October, the world’s biggest enchilada is made in Las Cruces. Yum!

Mystery authors who are found on the Cozy Mystery Site who feature New Mexico locations/settings in their books:

Sandi Ault: Wild Mystery Series

Vannetta Chapman: Jacobs Family Mystery Series

Alice Duncan: Annabelle Blue Mystery Series

Tony Hillerman: Joe Leaphorn & Jim Chee Mystery Series

Michael McGarrity: Kevin Kerney Mystery Series

Ann Myers: Santa Fe Cafe Mystery Series

Paula Paul (aka Paula Carter): Irene Seligman Mystery Series

J. Michael Orenduff: Pot Thief Mystery Series

Carolyn J. Rose: Casey Brandt Mystery Series

Walter Satterthwait: Joshua Croft Mystery Series

Maria E. Schneider: Catch an Honest Thief AND Under Witch Moon

Connie Shelton: Charlie Parker Mystery Series AND Samantha Sweet Mystery Series

Pari Noskin Taichert: Sasha Solomon Mystery Series

Aimée and David Thurlo: Sister Agatha Mystery Series AND Ella Clah Mystery Series AND Lee Nez Mystery Series

Judith Van Gieson: Claire Reynier Mystery Series AND Neil Hamel Mystery Series

Please feel free to comment if you see an author from the Cozy Mystery Site who belongs on this list, or if you have any corrections.

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Memphis Beat is Back…

Just a quick reminder for all of you who started watching Memphis Beat last summer… It’s back! It stars Jason Lee (main character), Alfre Woodard (boss), Sam Hennings (partner), DJ Qualls (comic relief/young cop), & Celia Weston (Lee’s mom) — with the wonderful music of Keb’ Mo’.

This is one of the non-British “cop shows” that I truly enjoy. This show has something in common with the other three “cop shows” I watch: It’s on a non-major-network channel. Memphis Beat (TNT), The Closer (TNT), In Plain Sight (USA), and Law & Order: Criminal Intent (USA). ***Yes, I have to finally come clean… I am seriously thinking about dropping Castle from my television viewing. The cliff hangers at the end of the first half of the season (right before the month and a half hiatus) and at the end of the season just aren’t doing it for me any more.  Also, having gone through the mid/late 1980s Moonlighting romantic tension between the two main characters, I find this one absolutely too much. How many times are we going to see Castle tell Kate he loves her… while she is either frozen, out cold from being shot, ETC? Good grief!***

I certainly didn’t mean to go on and on… I just want to remind those of you who enjoy Memphis Beat that it is finally back. And, the good thing about being on a non-major-network-channel is that they repeat shows during the week. If you enjoy the show, or are in the market for possibly picking up a new “cop show”… stay tuned to your TVGuide!

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