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- Hometown:
- Monmouth Junction, NJ
- About Me:
- I am the author of the Cassie O'Malley Mysteries, quirky stories set deep in the NJ Pine Barrens. For more than 30 years, I have worked in the non-profit sector, developing programs that enhance quality of life. Recently, I discovered that I also have something of a flair for killing people.
I love to write early in the morning. You can usually find me at my computer at 5:30 in the morning, plotting someone's murder.
- I Am A:
- Writer
- Books And Authors I Like:
- I have recently rediscovered pulp fiction. I'm working my way through the Hard Case Crime paperbacks.
The best book I've read this year is Special Topics in Calamity Physics, by Marissa Pessl. Some have described her book as sort of a modern day Nancy Drew. It's that and a whole lot more.
Tag along as Cassie and her unusual band of cohorts attempt to untangle the clues in A Minor Case of Murder.
"...This fine sports whodunit pays homage to minor league baseball…The story line is a cozy that looks deep into the soul of the heroine as she begins to unravel the motive behind the murder of the mascot until she finally hits a walk off homerun. Sub-genre fans will want to watch all nine innings of this delightful hometown baseball mystery." --- Midwest Book Review
"...As Cassie balances the Skeeter case, her new-found love life, her newspaper job and her friend Cheyenne's mayoral campaign, we are introduced to a large cast of fascinating characters. Jeff Markowitz does a terrific job of fleshing out even the minor characters. We learn to know and like all of them, even the one who turns out to be the one who done it." --- Crimespree Magazine
"Jeff Markowitz approaches the mystery genre with a rare and refreshing sense of humor, bringing his readers on a journey through an entertaining world where his characters are intelligent, fun and wonderfully lovable." --- Wild River Review
A Five Star First Edition Mystery from Thomson Gale
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Goodbye 2007
The location of the annual New Year’s Eve Party had been in an established rotation for more years than they could count. A neighborhood tradition, eight families, each one taking their turn as hosts. Once every eight years it was Jimmy and Ellen Thomson’s turn. Always they followed John and Susan Berryman and preceded Marty and Ronnie Stansfield. The tradition, which began before any of them had children, had continue…
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Posted on December 18th, 2007 at 10:06am —
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Book Signing Tonight
Posted on August 23rd, 2007 at 8:38pm —
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Thorndike Press Author Day
I'd like to use this space today to thank Mary P. Smith, Tiffany Schofield and everyone else at Thorndike Press/Five Star for their gracious hospitality at Author Day, last Friday in Waterville, Maine.
Also to my fellow Five Star authors who made the trip to Waterville - it was great good fun.
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Posted on August 7th, 2007 at 10:18pm —
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Summer Mystery Reading Challenge
Every day this summer you can find wonderful books in the Summer Mystery Reading Challenge at Reviewed by Liz. I am very pleased to be the featured author today. So stop by her site and leave a comment or question.
And go back from time-to-time to discover other wonderful mystery writers. You might even want to sign up and take the challenge. To borrow from Liz, "Because life is too short for mediocre books."…
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Posted on July 20th, 2007 at 9:39pm —
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I thoroughly enjoyed the LIM interview also.
Thanks for the good wishes about VIRGINS AND MARTYRS. Pub date is April 15, but the wait was eased somewhat when, earlier this week, I was informed that the April 1 issue of Library Journal gave a "starred" review to V&M, in the book's first national review. T'was a nice way to start 'er off.
I'll check in on your website, and urge others to do likewise.
Best,
--Earl Merkel
I write first thing in the morning too . . . before all the other responsibilities kick in.
Sounds like a fun series.
Jackie
Hope all is well, I'm looking forward to next book in the Cassie O'Malley Mysteries series.
I loved the one I read.
Have a great day!
I'm planning to attend our regional independent book dealer's expo in October. Any plans for Bouchercon?
Any way, that's what I'm writing now. Just joined. all the best.
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