Lorie Ham's Blog (170)

Halloween short stories & Buffy novel writer interview

This week Kings River Life has published 2 Halloween mystery short stories-one is "Trick or Treat" by John Floyd http://kingsriverlife.com/10/27/trick-or-treat-halloween-story/

"Halloween Tech" by Gail Farrelly http://kingsriverlife.com/10/25/halloweentech-a-original-short-story/ and then we still have several other fun Halloween… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on October 29, 2011 at 9:15am — No Comments

Halloween & mystery fun & giveaways in new KRL issue!

Since the site was down 2 days last week Kings River Life is only posting 4 new articles this week so last week's issue gets a little more time up front-which also means all contests were extended a week-so if you still haven't checked out Diana Hockley's new mystery novel "The Celibate Mouse" & entered to win a copy there's still time http://kingsriverlife.com/10/15/the-celibate-mouse-book-review/

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Added by Lorie Ham on October 23, 2011 at 4:19am — No Comments

Halloween & mystery fun in the new issue of Kings River Life

In honor of the release of the latest book in her mystery series, "How To Party With A Killer Vampire", Penny Warner wrote a guest article in the new issue of Kings River Life about how to throw a Vampire party this Halloween http://kingsriverlife.com/10/15/velcome-to-my-vampire-party/

Also in this issue is an interview with Australian mystery author Diana Hockley, a review of her new book "The Celibate Mouse"…

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Added by Lorie Ham on October 16, 2011 at 8:48am — No Comments

Article on Bouchercon & vampire reviews in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life is up and we have a great article on Bourchercon by Sandra Murphy http://kingsriverlife.com/10/08/bouchercon/

and a review of Charlaine Harris' "Sookie Stackhouse Companion" and an anthology that she edited with Toni L.P. Kelner, "Home Improvement: The Undead Edition"… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on October 9, 2011 at 4:18am — No Comments

Lots of reviews & book giveaways in the new issue of KRL

New issue of Kings River Life is up! We have an interview with mystery writer Sally Carpenter, a review of her first mystery novel "The Baffled Beatlemaniac Caper", & a chance to win a copy of the book http://kingsriverlife.com/10/01/mystery-author-sally-carpenter/

And we have a review of the new thriller/suspense TV show "Ringer"… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on October 2, 2011 at 8:51am — No Comments

Mystery author Robert O'Hanneson, giveaway, Columbo & more!

New issue of Kings River Life is up! We have an interview with new mystery author Robert O'Hanneson, a review of his novel "Possum Belly Queen" and a chance to win a copy http://kingsriverlife.com/09/24/robert-o-hanneson-possum-belly-queen/

We also have a fun article by Sandra Murphy on the origins and history of the beloved TV detective Columbo… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on September 25, 2011 at 10:06am — No Comments

Mystery book & TV reviews & mystery short story in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life is up and we have a review of "The Mentalist" which returns this next week http://kingsriverlife.com/09/17/the-mentalist-tv-review/

A review of mystery author Elaine Viets latest book "Pumped For Murder" http://kingsriverlife.com/09/17/pumped-for-murder-by-elaine-viets-book-review/

And a creepy… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on September 18, 2011 at 4:32am — No Comments

Mystery filled issue of KRL & a 9-11 remembrance!

New issue of Kings River Life is up and mystery author Sue Owens Wright joins us for a fun interview, review of her latest book "Embarking On Murder", a review of the book & a giveaway http://kingsriverlife.com/09/10/sue-owens-wright-interview-review/

Sue also shares with us a fun little story from the perspective of her Basset Hound character in her books…

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Added by Lorie Ham on September 11, 2011 at 4:23am — No Comments

Mystery short story, reviews & book giveaways in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life is up and we have a fun mystery short story by Barry Ergang, "The Mall Tea's Fall Kin" http://kingsriverlife.com/09/03/the-mall-teas-fall-kin-an-original-mystery-short-story/ And a double header book reviews of a pair of mysteries with Western American/Native American settings-"Devil's Kitchen" by Clark Lohr & "Death Along The Spirit Road" by C. M. Wendelboe…

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Added by Lorie Ham on September 4, 2011 at 4:17am — No Comments

Mystery bookstore profile/reviews/author interview/giveaway in new KRL issue

An interview with mystery author Jean Henry Mead, a review of her latest senior sleuth mystery novel & a giveaway of that book http://kingsriverlife.com/08/27/mystery-author-jean-henry-mead-review/

And a big group of book reviews of other genres-some of which may have a mystery touch to them… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on August 28, 2011 at 4:12am — No Comments

Mystery short story, review, interview & giveaway in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life is up and there's a fun mystery short story by Gail Farrelly http://kingsriverlife.com/08/20/bad-boy-mystery-short-story/

And an interview with mystery/noir author Ed Lynskey, a review of his book "Lake Charles" and an ebook giveaway http://kingsriverlife.com/08/20/ed-lynskey-interview-review/

Happy… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on August 21, 2011 at 4:41am — No Comments

New KRL issue packed with mystery fun!

New issue of Kings River Life Magazine is up! We have an interview with mystery author Avery Aames, a review of her latest Cheese Shop mystery series book, and a giveaway http://kingsriverlife.com/08/13/interview-avery-aames/

We also have a fun article entitled Who Is Perry Mason?, that gives some of the history behind the character… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on August 14, 2011 at 4:18am — No Comments

Guest blog by Clare O'Donohue/review/giveaway & Suits review in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life is up and we have the delight of having an interesting guest blog by mystery writer Clare O'Donohue talking about her work in TV and how it relates to her new series. There's also a review of her new book "Missing Persons" & a chance to win a copy of the book http://kingsriverlife.com/08/06/mystery-writer-clare-o-donohue-guest-blog/

We also have a review of the new USA… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on August 7, 2011 at 4:25am — No Comments

Lee Goldberg's new Monk book/giveaway/mystery short story

New issue of Kings River Life up with a review of Lee Goldberg's latest Monk book-"Monk on the Couch", a talk with Lee about the book & a chance to win a copy http://kingsriverlife.com/07/30/lee-goldberg-mr-monk-on-the-couch/

There's also a fun mystery short story by Linda Reid called "A Second Chance"… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on July 31, 2011 at 4:27am — No Comments

Review of The Closer & mystery short story in new issue of KRL

In the new issue of Kings River Life we have a recap of the first episode of the new season of The Closer, along with a review of the show http://kingsriverlife.com/07/23/the-closer-tv-review/

We also have a new original mystery short story called "Cafe Society" by Jude McGee… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on July 24, 2011 at 4:20am — No Comments

Mystery author interview/review/giveaway & tribute to Lillian Jackson Braun

New issue of Kings River Life Magazine is up today and we have an interview with mystery author Beth Anderson, a review of her latest book and a chance to win a copy of the book http://kingsriverlife.com/07/16/interview-beth-anderson/

We also have an article about Lillian Jackson Braun and her Cat Who books… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on July 17, 2011 at 9:42am — No Comments

New issue of Kings River Life!

New issue of Kings River Life is up and this week we have reviews of several mystery e-books and a chance to win all of them http://kingsriverlife.com/07/09/e-book-summer-mystery-reading/

Also, we have a fun mystery short story by Lou Allin called "Tanks For the Memories"… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on July 10, 2011 at 4:42am — No Comments

New issue of Kings River Life

New issue of Kings River Life up and this week we have an interview with mystery author and jazz singer Barbara Reed who combines her music with her mysteries. There's also a review of her latest book & a chance to win a copy http://kingsriverlife.com/07/02/mystery-author-barbara-reed/

We also have a review of the mystery TV show Rizzoli & Isles… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on July 3, 2011 at 4:16am — No Comments

Mystery short story & article on saving Conan Doyle's home in new KRL issue

New issue of Kings River Life just went up and we have a fun mystery short story by Eve Fisher called "When I Grow Old, I Shall Wear Purple" http://kingsriverlife.com/06/25/when-i-grow-old/ and an article on efforts to save the home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-the creator of Sherlock Holmes… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on June 26, 2011 at 4:12am — No Comments

Interview with D.P. Lyle, review & giveaway & Father's Day articles

New issue of Kings River Life is up and this week we have an interview with mystery author D.P.Lyle, a review of his new book & a book giveaway http://kingsriverlife.com/06/18/interview-dplyle/

While there, if you haven't checked out the mystery short story featuring a dad in honor of Father's Day-"Sorry Paul", why not check it out… Continue

Added by Lorie Ham on June 19, 2011 at 4:18am — No Comments