Tag Archives: crime fiction

Photos: Leer in East Frisia

Posted on May 7, 2016 by Cora

Yesterday was Ascension Day a.k.a. Father’s Day, which is a public holiday in Germany. Ascension Day is traditionally a day for outings, including the infamous Father’s Day tours where groups of young men, most of whom are not fathers, set … Continue reading →

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New release: Our Lady of the Burning Heart

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Cora

I have a new release to announce for today. Though it’s not quite that new anymore, I just forgot to announce it and only remembered, because I have another new release to announce in the next few days. It’s a … Continue reading →

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A new Helen Shepherd Mystery available: Mightier than the Sword

Posted on December 19, 2015 by Cora

I had my last day of class for the year this Thursday. My students were actually disappointed that there won’t be any class until January, which is certainly a first. But that’s the difference between adults who actually want to … Continue reading →

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A Few Shout-outs – Ein paar Lesetipps

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Cora

First of all, Swedish crime fiction write Henning Mankell died of cancer, aged only 67. He was best known for the Kurt Wallander mysteries, though he also wrote other things. Now I’ve never read any of his novels, though I … Continue reading →

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Edgar Wallace – the forgotten crime writer?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Cora

The Guardian has a review of a new biography of British crime and thriller writer Edgar Wallace. My first reaction upon reading the article – beyond heading to Amazon to check out whether the biography was available and how much … Continue reading →

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New Helen Shepherd Mystery Available: Egg Hunt

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Cora

As I said before, there will be a couple of promotional posts in the next few days before we return to our regularly scheduled neepery about books, films, TV shows, writing, the Hugo Awards, etc… This particular promo post is … Continue reading →

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New Helen Shepherd Mystery available: Dead Drop

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Cora

Saturday’s post about the disparate reactions to Jupiter Ascending has gotten quite a bit of attention on social media and has sent my stats through the roof. Meanwhile, I also have a new release, namely a new Helen Shepherd Mystery … Continue reading →

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New Shattered Empire novella available: Partners in Crime

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Cora

It’s been a while (December in fact) since my last new release announcement, but I’ll make up for that with three new release coming up in February. Let’s start with a new entry in my Shattered Empire space opera series: … Continue reading →

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Mixed updates and more on hard SF and messy emotions

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Cora

First of all, I’ve been interviewed by British crime fiction writer J.T. Baptiste for the 12 days of crime series on her blog. We talk about writing, reading, favourite characters, Edgar Wallace movies and Dr. Mabuse, who is one of … Continue reading →

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Two new Helen Shepherd Mysteries available: A Bullet for Father Christmas and Paris Green

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Cora

Just in time for St. Nicholas Day, I have two new stories in the Helen Shepherd Mysteries series to announce. The first novelette is a holiday mystery called A Bullet for Father Christmas. After the success of Christmas Gifts last … Continue reading →

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