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October 2026 interview
This month, Bob presents a first: a multi-author interview with the writers collective Second-Act Sleuths formed by author, illustrator and publisher Joanna Vander Vlugt and the debut of their Murder on the Menu short stories anthology. Bob...
October 15, 2026
The interview focuses on Cathy Ace's latest book in the Cait Morgan mystery series, The Corpse with a Steely Gaze, and the upcoming Bouchercon event. Cathy discusses Kate's unique approach to solving mysteries, emphasizing psychology and...
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