If you’re glued to the Olympics this week, you know all about the international sporting festival’s origins in ancient Greece. But what you might not recall is that our modern Olympic Games are a product of the Victorian era. What better time for a recap? Program for the 1896 Olympics in Athens, considered the official… Read more »
July 2021
#MyrtleMondays: Christmas in July!
Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat! Put a pretty penny in the old man’s hat. If you haven’t got a penny, then a ha’penny will do. If you haven’t got a ha’penny, then God bless you! There may be 159 days until Christmas, but we only have 78 days before the release of… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: The Girl Detective Part 2
Earlier this year, I introduced you to one of mystery fiction’s first young female sleuths. Today I have another treat for you! For Part I of my series on girl detectives, featuring “New York Nell,” click here. If you read this blog, chances are you’re a fan of the girl detective. Whether you’re getting caught… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: New Panel & Interview
Last week, I emerged from the perils of 1894 England into the wilds of radio and Zoom, and I have two new recordings to share with you!First, voting begins this week for the Agatha Awards, and I had the great fun of joining my fellow nominees for a lively chat about kids’ mysteries. Janae Marks,… Read more »