

Congratulations to Killer Characters Authors
Best Contemporary Novel
Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron (Crooked Lane Books)
Beyond the Truth by Bruce Robert Coffin (Witness Impulse)
Cry Wolf by Annette Dashofy (Henery Press)
Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny (Minotaur)
Trust Me by Hank Phillippi Ryan (Forge)
Best Historical Novel
Four Funerals and Maybe a Wedding by Rhys Bowen (Berkley)
The Gold Pawn by LA Chandlar (Kensington)
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey (Soho Crime)
Turning the Tide by Edith Maxwell (Midnight Ink)
Murder on Union Square by Victoria Thompson (Berkley)
Best First Novel
A Ladies Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman (Kensington)
Little Comfort by Edwin Hill (Kensington)
What Doesn't Kill You by Aimee Hix (Midnight Ink)
Deadly Solution by Keenan Powell (Level Best Books)
Curses Boiled Again by Shari Randall (St. Martin's)
Best Short Story
"All God's Sparrows" by Leslie Budewitz (Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine)
"A Postcard for the Dead" by Susanna Calkins in Florida Happens (Three Rooms Press)
"Bug Appetit" by Barb Goffman (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)
"The Case of the Vanishing Professor" by Tara Laskowski (Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine)
"English 398: Fiction Workshop" by Art Taylor (Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine)
Best Young Adult Mystery
Potion Problems (Just Add Magic) by Cindy Callaghan (Aladdin)
Winterhouse by Ben Guterson (Henry Holt)
A Side of Sabotage by C.M. Surrisi (Carolrhoda Books)
Best Nonfiction
Mastering Plot Twists by Jane Cleland (Writer's Digest Books)
Writing the Cozy Mystery by Nancy J Cohen (Orange Grove Press)
Conan Doyle for the Defense by Margalit Fox (Random House)
Agatha Christie: A Mysterious Life by Laura Thompson (Pegasus Books)
Wicked Women of Ohio by Jane Ann Turzillo (History Press)
While I would not consider the man a "2nd dad", a man who did a lot for me, was a boss I had some years ago. I came to work for this man after working 5 yrs under a male supervisor who treated me poorly.....my self worth and self confidence were markedly undermined. He obviously favored women who were attractive or else had enough self confidence to stand up to his overbearing ways. So when I came to work, for Russell, I was amazed to find some one who encouraged me, treated me as a respected part of his team and who increased my responsibilities as I gained his trust and showed that I could do the work and do the work well.
ReplyDeleteHi, Dianne
DeleteA good boss makes all the difference...and they are few and far between. My daughter as a horrid boss right now, my hope is her next one is like Russell.
We all have at least one mentor to remember on this special day. Favorite Uncle who always made colored pancakes for Sunday breakfast most memorable.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jake. Now that's a great memory. Love the colored pancakes. I need the recipe. Everyone needs a mentor, you are so right.
DeleteMy father in law. I have been married for 3 yrs now and I lost my own father before I got married. I am blessed to have a "second" father since my own is no longer with me.
ReplyDeleteHi, Candace.
DeleteA special FIL is a true gift. Lucy you. So sorry you own dad is not with you. My husband died five years ago and my girls didn't have their dad to walk them down the aisle either. San indeed.
Hugs, Duffy
No second 'Dad', but one wonderful Father.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary.
DeleteYou are lucky indeed. Dad's are the best. Hope you all had a wonderful day.