Sherlock Holmes Day! Elementary!
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day, and Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Today’s trivia involves Holmes’s famous expression, “Elementary, my dear Watson.” (Read More …)
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Murders in the Rue Morgue
Happy birthday, Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic.
In honor of the author’s birthday, here is a republication of Mystery’s History Episode Two, which celebrates Edgar Allan Poe’s Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841 and widely heralded as the first modern detective story.
Enjoy! (Read More …)
Cozy Mini-Mystery Puzzle: Don’t Spill the Tea #1
You’re shown a picture that contains clues to the identity of an international antiques thief. Can you piece together the picture and discern the clues? As a blog subscriber, you get both the game and the answers! (Read More …)
DC’s Discernments: Objection
In another of DC’s Discernments, DC questions whether Hamilton Burger ever won in court against Perry Mason. Click “Read More” to find out the answer. (Read More …)
Cozy Mystery’s History and Lilian Jackson Braun
How do the life and works of Lilian Jackson Braun, author of The Cat Who mysteries, exemplify the origins of the term “cozy mystery?” Click “Read More” to read the article or listen to this 9-minute podcast. (Read More …)
The Spade, Bond, and Brown Riddle
What do Sam Spade, James Bond, and Father Brown have in common? Click “Read More” to discover the answer and several reasons to celebrate. (Read More …)
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day!
Happy Sherlock Holmes Day, and Happy Birthday to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Today’s mini-mystery? Where’s the Calabash? Why does the illustration NOT show the great detective’s signature calabash pipe? Discover the fascinating history of that remarkable smoking accessory by clicking “Read More.” (Read More …)
Historical Evidence of a Fictional World
They say that beneath many legends lie nuggets of truth. The same can be said for fiction. I received two birthday gifts this year so thoughtful I had to interrupt my sabbatical from social media to share them with you, Dickens Stationers. They are gifts from Dickens Station’s history. Click Read More to find out how. (Read More …)
Marley’s Curse – RPLA Finalist
Marley’s Curse has progressed to the finalist level in the Florida Writers Association (FWA) Royal Palm Literary Awards (RPLA) competition. Click Read More for complete details. (Read More …)
Happy Birthday, Erle Stanley Gardner
Happy birthday to the creator of Perry Mason, Erle Stanley Gardner. Check out the short tribute video by clicking “Read More.” (Read More …)