

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)
I usually don't make New Year's resolutions, knowing that I'll only keep them for a couple weeks. Happy New Year to Every one!
ReplyDeleteI usually don't either, Dianne so thought this would be fun. Happy New Year to you, too!
DeleteI don't make resolutions.
ReplyDeleteI used to but gave it up after may failed attempts. :)
DeleteYou said, "Slow down, take more time for yourself, stress-less, and enjoy life?" I didn't make New Year's resolutions, but after reading that, I'm reconsidering. Thanks, Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that, Willow. I think you really should give it a try!
DeleteI don't really do New Year's resolutions. Too many things change in a year. We should be thinking about changes every day, not just once a year. Stress-less is good for everyday!
ReplyDeleteGood advice, Elaine. Thanks for sharing.
DeleteNancy R - I like the slow down, less stress resolution too, but to make that happen, I must resolve to procrastinate less and get at tasks I tend to postpone.
ReplyDeleteEspecially if procrastinating makes you more stressed!
DeleteTo get back to the gym. I joined a fitness club.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Annette. Hope you stick with it. I think I should try the same thing.
DeleteI love the cover for your new book!!! Can't wait to read it!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! We all love it, too. Can't wait to get it out there. Stay tuned...only 8 more months!
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