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Book Notes: A New England mystery in ‘Paradise City’

“Paradise City,” by Archer Mayor. Minotaur Books, New York, 2012. 306 pages. $25.99Archer Mayor lives the stories he tells. The best-selling mystery author from Vermont is also the state medical...

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The Readers’ Writers: Author, humorist, journalist Reavis Z. Wortham

Texan Reavis Wortham is an award-winning writer and photographer whose humorous articles on outdoor life have appeared in magazines and newspapers such as Texas Sportsman, American Cowboy and Vintage...

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Book Notes: ‘Speaking of Murder’

“Speaking of Murder,” by Tace Baker. Barking Rain Press, Vancouver WA, 2012. 178 pages. Paperback. $12.95Professor Lauren Rousseau doesn’t know when to say no, starting with her decision to indulge in...

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The Readers’ Writers: Psychic, medium Matthew Fraser

Matthew Fraser is a “2012 best Esteemed Psychic in America,” was named a “Psychic Superstar” by OM Times Magazine, has appeared on numerous talk radio shows, and is internationally known for his...

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The Readers’ Writers: Award-winning author Lois Greiman

Lois Greiman was born on a North Dakota cattle ranch. After graduating high school, she opted for the “southern” clime of Minnesota to train and show Arabian horses. Since that time she’s raised three...

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Stephen King talks terror

It’s been nearly 40 years since Stephen King unleashed “Carrie” – a lonely, bullied teen who discovers her terrifying telekinetic powers – and her long shadow still lingers over popular culture.For...

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The Readers’ Writers: Bestselling fiction author Sara York

Sara York is a writing machine. The woman produces book after book, and every single one of them a quality tale worthy of reader attention. In fact, it isn’t unusual to find her stories located in one...

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The Readers’ Writers: Educator, author and professor Siegfried Engelmann

“Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons” is the current No. 2 bestselling nonfiction book on Amazon.com. The book was published in 1986. No. That’s not a typo. 1986. My immediate question was...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT and USA Today bestselling author Rosalind Noonan

Rosalind Noonan has a firm foothold on becoming one of the finest authors of family drama and suspense. One of five children raised in an Irish family, she has traveled Europe and worked as a senior...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism and a master’s in professional communications. Southern-born and raised, Jennifer admits to a love of food and a preference for honey...

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The Readers’ Writers: Paranormal romance author Lexi George

I don’t have a list of favorite romance authors. But if I did, Lexi George would join Victoria Alexander in my top five.An appellate attorney by trade, Lexi grew up in an Alabama rural community where...

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The Readers’ Writers: Bestselling authors John Douglas and Mark Olshaker

John Douglas is best known to the general public for his groundbreaking work in criminal profiling. While an FBI agent, he served as a SWAT Team sniper and later as a hostage negotiator. In 1977 he...

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The Readers’ Writers: Romance author and NASCAR commentator S.D. Grady

On the one hand, S.D. Grady writes the “Sitting In The Stands: A Fan’s View” column for Frontstretch.com, an e-zine dedicated to NASCAR fans. Her other persona pens some very interesting romance...

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The Readers’ Writers: Authors Sandra Stixrude and Angel Martinez

We’re introducing one author writing under two names in the genres of science fiction and paranormal. Sandra Stixrude pens stories that can be read by the entire family. Angel Martinez, well, let’s...

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The Readers’ Writers: NYT bestselling author Helen Brown

Helen Brown became an international bestselling author with her memoir “Cleo: The Cat Who Mended a Family.” Technically “Cats and Daughters” is the sequel, or follow-up, to that acclaimed book. But as...

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The Readers’ Writers: Nonfiction author Robert K. Tanenbaum

Robert Tanenbaum’s legal career as a prosecutor mirrors the best, and the worst, of this country. Brooklyn native Tanenbaum became the homicide bureau chief for the New York district attorney’s office,...

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The Readers’ Writers: YA author Scott Blagden

Scott Blagden worked in real estate after being shown the exit door when a college prank found the wrong audience – apparently humor wasn’t in the offering that semester. Today, he lives on Cape Cod,...

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Book Notes: ‘The Names of Our Tears’

“The Names of Our Tears: An Amish-Country Mystery,” by P.L. Gaus. A Plume Book, New York, 2013. 240 pages. Paperback. $15.Sometimes setting trumps plot. P.L. Gaus’ newest Amish mystery, “The Names of...

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Book Notes: ‘At the Dying of the Year,’ by Chris Nickson

“At the Dying of the Year: A Richard Nottingham Mystery,” by Chris Nickson. Crème de la Crime; Sutton, Surrey, England, 2013.I like an author who dedicates his book to his cat: “For August, the best...

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Book review: ‘The Kid Who Missed the Bus’

Matt McCoy, a former pro hockey player and first-time author, has packaged his experiences into the funny and sometimes uncomfortable autobiographical novel “The Kid Who Missed the Bus” ($13.95, 226...

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