In a rare demonstration of good timing, not only did this… fail to hit my desk until after Thanksgiving was over and the laundry done, but I even managed to get it to this stage… …and into the Fed Ex box (yes, I’m old school) before December 24—yay! And by way of reward, they’ve sent…
Read MoreHere’s my next job for the year, and I can only hope one of the last: the copyedit for Island of the Mad. Onward!
Read MoreI’ll be leading a merrie band of MWA NorCal members John Burley, Heather Haven, Katherine Hyde, and Gigi Pandian in a discussion of… SUSPENSE… at the Santa Cruz public library, Thursday evening. Join us–there’ll be cookies!
Read MoreI’ll be in Berkeley tonight, talking about the fascinating history of Mystery Writers of America, and its NorCal chapter–founded by the great Anthony Boucher himself, with a passel of great women writers. Join us!
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So, looks like you can order this from some places. Just in case you’re, you know, interested… The Island of the Mad: June, 2018. Web page, signed copies, and Amazon. This is not the cover, but perhaps it will put you in the mood–
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The gathering of the Tribes of Mystery takes place in Toronto this year, from October 12-15. BoucherCon is the granddaddy of mystery conferences, with nearly four full days of multiple events simultaneously. If you’re looking for one Laurie King, you’ll find her at these panels: Thursday 2:30-3:30, Anatomy of Innocence (Grand Centre) Friday 5-6, interviewing…
Read MorePour you a beer? I’ll be working this great event along with Jonathan Franzen, Karen Joy Fowler, and Elizabeth McKenzie, raising money to support our local Planned Parenthood. But since this is a fundraiser, and you might live somewhat outside the driving area, you could just make a donation (…and we’ll owe you a beer.)…
Read MoreMornings begin chez King with tea and Facebook. And because I have a ridiculous number of “friends” (many of whom are actual friends; others I’m sure would be if we ever met) I set up a “family” feed with the posts of, sure, family but also people I enjoy beginning my day with. Two who…
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I’m giving a talk this Thursday, based on the Santa Cruz library’s summer theme of Reading by Design. Join me, and bring all your friends!
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