I'm the author of four Theda Krakow mysteries ("Mew is for Murder," "Cattery Row," "Cries and Whiskers," and the upcoming "Probable Claws") and the brand new Dulcie Schwartz series, which will debut in summer '09 with "Shades of Grey." For the Theda mysteries, with Poisoned Pen, think not-too-cozy cat cozies, traditional mysteries that deal with real animal issues (hoarding, feral rescue) with a rock 'n' roll heroine. Dulcie, who is being published by Severn House, has a touch of paranormal. She can't help it. A literature grad student, studying Gothic novels, she stumbles on a murder and gets some help from the ghost of her late, great cat. What's a girl to do?
As if two series weren't enough, I'm a journalist, arts critic, online writing instructor, cat lover, epicurean human.
Colin Cotterill, Elizabeth Peters, Ariana Franklin, Hilary Mantel, James Lee Burke, Valerie Martin, Michael Chabon, Poppy Z. Brite (particularly the restaurant series starting with "Liquor"), Barbara Hambly (I hope she gets a new publisher soon...) John Burdett, Robert Wilson, Donna Leon, Denise Mina, Jeff Lindsay, Qiu Xiaolong, Michael Stanley ... you get the idea.
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
"The Wire" on HBO, "Topsy Turvy" as my favorite movie about the creative process. "Sexy Beast," the first two "Godfathers," "L.A. Confidential." And, of course, "Impromptu," because I see myself as Judy Davis' George Sands (and, more important, my husband does, too. But he has healthy lungs.)
Thanks, all! I've been on less than a day and I feel welcomed already. Hvae got to post some more photos, I guess. In the meantime, I do have cat photos on my home site (and, no, my cats don't solve crimes either. I just like them to be in the stories...)
Dave - maybe I'll meet you at an MWANE meeting? Just got the notice about the Oct. 2 meeting.
Oh I love that site! Got to meet the "Bad Cats" guy last year at the annual Cat Writers Association (Jim something). Very sweet guy -- but the funny thing is, he's allergic to cats. Basically, he's a humor writer who had a wonderful idea. Do you also know about http://www.infinitecat.com ? I should link these all on my main blog, cats & crime & rock & roll, at http://cleasimon.blogspot.com .
Well, I hit 46 last month and there's a lot of gray in the red (see that "highlight" over my right eye?). But maybe the extra pounds I've carried around for years are finally paying off...
Clea Simon
Aug 27, 2007
Sandra Ruttan
If your 'slightly paranormal' project is a zombie cat detective that could be pretty cool!
Aug 27, 2007
Sandra Ruttan
Chinook http://www.dogster.com/?149025
Nootka http://www.dogster.com/?149028
Buttons http://www.catster.com/?149125
Rascal http://www.catster.com/?149129
Skittles http://www.catster.com/?160409
Stuart, Russel, Simon & Rebus:
http://www.catster.com/cats/490258
Aug 27, 2007
Dave Zeltserman
Aug 27, 2007
Patricia
Aug 27, 2007
Clea Simon
Dave - maybe I'll meet you at an MWANE meeting? Just got the notice about the Oct. 2 meeting.
Aug 27, 2007
Patricia
Aug 27, 2007
Rosemary Harris
Great to see you here.
Aug 27, 2007
Rosemary Harris
Aug 27, 2007
Lesa Holstine
Aug 27, 2007
Mary
Thanks for the invite. I'm intruiged by the sound of your books - think I will have to get around to checking them out.
Aug 27, 2007
Julie Morrigan
Aug 27, 2007
Clea Simon
Aug 28, 2007
LC Fraser
LC
Aug 29, 2007
Clea Simon
Aug 29, 2007
LC Fraser
Lynne
Aug 29, 2007
Clea Simon
Aug 29, 2007
Clea Simon
Aug 29, 2007
LC Fraser
So - how many cats do you have?
Aug 29, 2007