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Connecting with readers at the Rotary meeting

Thursday, June 7th, 2012

I spoke to the Chaska Rotary club this morning over breakfast, and it was a blast! I talked about how the publishing industry has changed just since my first book in the Birder Murder mystery series – The Boreal Owl Murder – came out in 2008. Tons of changes, for sure, with the biggest challenges in distribution and marketing thanks to the internet. By the time I was done talking, I wondered to myself what in the world I was doing in this business since it is so tough and demanding. But then the Q&A reminded me why I write – to connect with readers. And that makes the rest of the busy-ness of publishing well worth it.

I got some good ideas for future characters and plot ideas… ...more...

Tags: Birder Murder, breakfast, mystery, The Boreal Owl Murder
Posted in Jan's Blog

Off to press and out of the office – hurray!

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Now that the fifth Birder Murder – A Murder of Crows – is safely in the hands of my publisher, I’m planning to take a writing break this summer and instead, do some birding! Two weekends ago, my hubby and I explored the Rapids Lake unit of the Minnesota River Valley and were thrilled with the variety of habitat there. We saw a dozen birds as we stepped out of the car, and the place was thick with Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. It was such a treat to actually get out and see the birds I write about!

A Murder of Crows is slated for release in September, and I’m already lining up booksignings and appearances.

Happy Spring!… ...more...

Tags: A Murder of Crows, appearances, Birder Murder, birds, book signing, Minnesota
Posted in Jan's Blog

“Falcon Finale” meets the Raven!

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

The Raven itself will be at Jan’s book launch party for “Falcon Finale”.

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Tags: appearances, awards, Birder Murder, book signing, Eagles, Falcon Finale
Posted in Jan's Blog


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