The Mystery Blog
Tule Author Q&A: Nancy Robards Thompson talks mother-daughter relationships!
Nancy Robards Thompson discusses her Wedding Bell Mysteries series, revealing the inspiration for her characters Maddie and Jenna came from her close bond with her daughter and her love for “Gilmore Girls.” A cozy mystery writer, Thompson compares the genre to contemporary romance and women’s fiction, highlighting their unique storytelling elements. She shares her connection with the characters and her favorite scene to write—an emotional first date in “A Crime of Fashion.” The author of 30 books, she enjoys the variety of writing across different genres and is currently reading Kristan Higgins’s “ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW.”
Tule Author Q&A: Candace Havens loves cozy mysteries!
Candace Havens discussed her book, “A Case for the Toy Maker,” and her crime-solving Great Dane named George Clooney. Writing mysteries, she finds keeping suspects straight challenging, and enjoys crafting scenes where characters like Jake express care creatively. She reads for zen and has a notable career interviewing celebrities.