Ann Cleeves pre-Bouchercon event & B'Con

Hi.
Just a reminder about the great event we are co-hosting at the Enoch Pratt Central Library 400 Cathedral Street Tuesday evening October 7 at 6:30 pm. Ann Cleeves is the award-winning British author of the Shetland Islands' mysteries Raven Black and White Nights. We will be selling her books following a fun presentation with four suspects and you as the sleuth. Don't miss it. Here are all the details:
http://www.prattlibrary.org/calendar/atpratt.aspx?id=24270

Please stop by and see us at Bouchercon. Here's a preview in the Howard County Times
http://www.explorehoward.com/events-entertainment/11880/get-clue/

and one in the Examiner Blog. Thanks, Robin
http://wwww.examiner.com/x-1007-Baltimore-Book--Blog-Examiner~y2008m10d2-Mysterious-Baltimore

Then if that weren't enough you can go to www.charmedtodeath.com to see all the mayhem to be had in Baltimore this week.

Don't forget to come to the store.

www.mysterylovescompany.com

Mysteriously yours,
Kathy


Mysteriously yours.

Favorite author @NBF Hear podast

One of my favorite authors Peter Robinson, recently did a podcast for the National Book Festival September 27, 2008. If you missed it, you can hear Peter interviewed at http://www.loc.gov/podcasts/bookfest08/podcast_robinson.html

Peter will also be attending Bouchercon http://www.charmedtodeath.com/ ,
signing his new book FRIEND OF THE DEVIL and talking about his next book ALL THE COLORS OF DARKNESS to be released in the US February 2009. Peter says in the podcast this next Banks novel is even darker than FRIEND.

Hope to see you all at Bouchercon, and let us know if you cannot attend and would like signed copies from any of the 422 authors attending this year in Baltimore.

Best,
Kathy @ MLC
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/

Tom Bonsall memorial service

Hi,
Kevin Lowery asked me to remind you that Baltimore author Tom Bonsall's memorial service will be on September 20th at 11a.m. At St. John's Huntingdon, 3009 Greenmount Ave., Baltimore, MD 21218. Tom was a writer of many works of non-fiction and won the Malice Domestic prize for his mystery. Tom also frequently attended Mystery Writers of America meetings and the Malice Domestic convention in May.
--Kathy

Activities in Oxford

I promised in my monthly newsletter that I would have a great picture of Oxford to entice you you come to three upcoming Oxford Events. This was taken from the dock behind our store during last year's Oxford regatta by author Donna Andrews.

Saturday, August 9 is The Oxford Regatta and Artists in the Park. The artists will be selling art to benefit the Oxford Heritage efforts for our 340th anniversary from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. The regatta, of course will be on the Tred Avon behind our Oxford store. We will be assisting the authors by selling Oxford T-shirts to benefit the cause.

Saturday August 16 Mystery Loves Company hosts author Ellen Crosby as she signs her third Virginia wine mystery THE BORDEAUX BETRAYAL from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Ellen will have Virginia wine to share.

Saturday, September 21 is the Oxford Ice Cream Social in Town Park overlooking the Tred Avon.

More information can be found on http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/ .

Hope to see you there.

Kathy

ANN CLEEVES SIGNING

Although we are busy preparing to be dealers at Bouchercon in October, we couldn't turn down a chance to meet and co-sponsor a signing with Ann Cleeves, British crime author and winner of last year's most prestigious award The Duncan Lawrie Dagger Award for her mystery RAVEN BLACK.

On Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 pm, at the Pratt Library, 400 Cathedral St. Baltimore MD, Ann signs her newest Shetland mystery WHITE NIGHTS featuring Detective Jimmy Perez. "Raven" was about darkness and winter, and the Viking festival on the islands. "White" is about light and the long summer days that turn into white nights when the sun never sets. In this one Jimmy and his artist friend investigate the strange occurrences at a gallery opening. They go back to the past of the gallery owner and her folk music legend son. If you don't schedule a trip to the Shetlands after reading Ann's books, you are immune to atmosphere in a crime novel.

Please email us at mysterylovescompany at gmail dot com to order a copy of WHITE NIGHTS signed or personalized.

We're just thrilled she's coming to Baltimore.

To see all the other Bouchercon events October 9-12, 2008 see http://www.charmedtodeath.com/

Happy Summer reading,

Kathy

JULY AUTHOR EVENTS IN OXFORD

Hi,

Just a reminder that we have two fab author events in at our Oxford MD store at 202 S. Morris St 410-226-0010 in July:

Saturday, July 12 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm we have Ellen Byerrum signing her new Crime of Fashion mystery featuring Lacey Smithsonian ARMED AND GLAMOROUS. Lacey signs up for private eye school to augment her dead end job as a fashion critic in DC. We'll be serving yummy refreshments and wine.

Saturday July 19 from 1:00 p 3:00 pm award-winning author Donna Andrews returns to Oxford to sign her humorous Meg Langslow mystery COCKATIELS AT SEVEN. Meg and her new husband become parent early when a toddler is dropped off at their doorstep by a friend of Meg's. When the mom doesn't return, Meg has a missing person and a toddler and, did we mention, a flock of cockatiels on her hands. As always, you'll be entranced by her crazy extended family.

You can pre-order these and any in print mystery from us.

Hope to see you in Oxford.

Happy Fourth of July reading.

Kathy

www.mysterylovescompany.com

MARCIA TALLEY'S DEAD MAN DANCING

Marcia Talley informs us that her newest Hannah Ives mystery Dead Man Dancing will published in the fall 2008 from Severn House in hardback. You can, of course, pre-order the book from us and have it signed and personalized. Just email us at mysterylovescompany at gmail.com

Here's what Marcia has to say about Dead Man Dancing:

"Hannah Ives knows what it means to be a survivor, but will ballroom dancing be the death of her?

Driving a wedge between Ruth and her fiancé, Hutch, is not what Hannah intends when she recommends J & K Dance Studios to her sister. Ruth is determined to shine on her wedding day, but when Kay Giannotti, the svelte, stunning half of J & K, floats across the floor to greet Hutch with a kiss, it’s clear this isn’t the first time they’ve met. Setting jealously aside, Ruth dazzles the instructors with her footwork, and Jay Giannotti charms the couple into auditioning for Shall We Dance?, a TV talent show.Then Ruth is sidelined by a brutal attack, and Hutch is partnered with Melanie, whose deafness is no bar to success.

The couple is waltzing to a win, until a ruthless killer turns the competition into a blood sport. Hannah steps in, and the dancing gets down and dirty. Jealous partners, pushy mothers, brats in rhinestones, hired thugs … will Hannah discover who is capable of murder before the final tango?"

Thanks Marcia. We can't wait to read the book.

That's all for now.
Happy summer reading from Kathy at Mystery Loves Company
www.mysterylovescompany.com

Souls on Fire Author John French

Hi,
Here's what John French, Baltimore CSI expert extraordinaire says about his collection of Gray Monk stories Souls on Fire that have just been published:

"Written with a nod to the pulp tradition of The Shadow, Souls on Fire tells of one man's violent crusade for justice and of the cost to him and those around him." Thanks for posting it. John
.
John has written many short stories published in several anthologies as well as a novel
The Devil in Harbor City.

All are available at Mystery Loves Company, 1730 Fleet St., Baltimore MD 21231.
1-800-538-0042.

Be well,
Kathy

Gray Monk by Baltimore's John French

Dear all,

John French is an old friend of ours at Mystery Loves Company and has a new collection of his short stories called "Souls on Fire" about The Gray Monk, a Shadow like figure who solves crimes outside the "system."

Here's a photo from the cover. We'll have John tell us something about his book next.

The book is available on our web site www.mysterylovescompany.com for $16.00 or by emailing us at mysterylovescompany at gmail .com

Best and Happy Father's day

Kathy

Chesapeake Crimes 3 launch

Here is the notice about the CC3 launch from Barb prez of Sisters in Crime -Chesapeake:

LAUNCH OF CHESAPEAKE CRIMES 3
Friday, June 6, 2008
Event runs from 7-9 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
The Writer's Center 4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda MD 20815301-654-8664.

You are cordially invited to the official launch of CHESAPEAKE CRIMES 3, the third installment in the award-winning Chesapeake Crimes mystery series. This anthology features 15 short stories, most by chapter authors, and all set in the Chesapeake Bay region. At the launch party, the authors will discuss the murder and mayhem in their stories. We'll save plenty of time at the end for questions, answers and mingling. Booksellers from Mystery Loves Company will be on hand to sell, and the authors will be available to sign, copies of CHESAPEAKE CRIMES 3. Co-editor Donna Andrews will moderate. Admission is free.
Anthology authors are: Mary Ann Corrigan, Carla Coupe, Meriah Crawford, Barb Goffman, Sasscer Hill, Mary Ellen Hughes, K. B. Inglee, Peggy Jaegly, Clyde Linsley, C. Ellett Logan, G. M. Malliet, Carolyn Mulford, Jayne Ormerod, Shelley Shearer, and Marcia Talley. Most are expected to attend.
Wine and cheese will be served. To ensure we have enough, please let us know if you (and friends) plan to attend. RSVPs requested by May 29th to Sandy Balintfy (301-949-6446 or sandy_balintfy@hotmail.com) though late RSVPs and walk-ins are welcome.
**** Note: The location (as well as time and date of this event) has changed from information previously published on the chapter website. ****

DIRECTIONS: From DC: North on Wisconsin Ave. into Maryland. Pass Bradley Blvd. Make 2nd Right onto Walsh St.

From Baltimore, Silver Spring and East: South on 95 to 495. West on 495 to Conn. Ave. South on Conn. to Bradley (Rte 191). Turn Right. Go about 1 mile. Right onto Wisconsin Ave. Go two blocks. Right on Walsh St.

From 270: South on Wisconsin Ave. Cross East-West Hwy (Rte 410). Go 5 blocks. Left on Leland. Just after Gaylord's Lamps, right into parking lot. Go as far south as possible in lot.
From Potomac & VA Beltway: East on River Rd toward Washington. Left on Goldsboro Road. At end, Right on Bradley Blvd. Drive about 1 mile. Left on Wisconsin Ave. 2nd Right on Walsh St.

Parking: Public parking lot directly across street from Writer's Center. Meters effective Mon-Fri, 9 am-10 pm & strongly enforced. Metered street parking is also available.

By Metro: Red Line to Bethesda station, exit via elevator. Right (south) on Wisconsin Ave. Cross Wisconsin (east side). Walsh Street less than 10-minute walk on left.

You can order the book signed by emailing me at mysterylovescomany(at )gmail.com

Thanks and see you there,
Kathy
http://www.mysterylovescompany.com/