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 »
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#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 »
#MyrtleMondays: The News Never Rests
It’s another busy week in the world of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries. On my end, I’ve been working on revisions for Book 4, In Myrtle Peril—but watching me revise does not make for particularly gripping viewing. However, I do have a couple fun things for you to check out this week! This fabulous photograph (likely… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Cold-Blooded Myrtle Video Hijinks
Dear Reader, call it Solstice Silliness, call it Mercury in Retrograde, call it Cabin Fever… whatever you call it, the Bunce household has descended into full-on wackiness this week. We’re braiding each other’s hair, eating crisps for dinner and birthday cake for breakfast, and asking strangers to sing to us! And in that vein, I… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: German Cover Reveal
Are you ready for more Premeditated Myrtle excitement? We’re just a few weeks out from the German debut of the Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries, and I can finally share… …our fabulous German cover! Don’t you love it?! It has a delightful balance of spookiness and intrigue, and I can’t get over her bootlaces. If you read German,… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Kansas Notable Books
Huzzah! More happy news for Premeditated Myrtle came in this week—this time of the homegrown variety! Premeditated Myrtle has been named a 2021 Kansas Notable Book by the State Library of Kansas and the Kansas Center for the Book: The Kansas Notable Books List recognizes the literary richness of our state and is a project of… Read more »
Ask #MyrtleMondays: Is Myrtle’s Hair Historically Accurate?
Dear Reader: I thought it would be fun to use this space to answer some reader questions. If you have anything you want to know about Myrtle’s world or the Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries, just send me a note! Maybe your question will become a #MyrtleMondays post! (Send me a note anyway; I’d love to hear… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: National Book Festival News!
Any Victorian Lady of Quality will tell you, being boastful, braggadocious, or gloating is hardly ladylike. Well, gosh darn it, it’s not the 1890s anymore, it’s 2021, and Premeditated Myrtle has been having so much good news lately, it’s hard not to crow a little! or another member of the Corvid family… What now, you… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: Forensic Science for Kids
As the end of a long, strange school year approaches, you are no doubt asking yourself the age-old question: How can I solve a murder this summer? Well, I can’t promise you that much excitement, but I have rounded up several resources that will allow you to explore modern forensic science from the comfort of your… Read more »
#MyrtleMondays: More Honors & Upcoming Events
Well, golly! As if the last couple of weeks weren’t exciting enough in Myrtle’s corner of the universe, we’ve had even more good news come in, plus a fun event coming up soon! First, I’m thrilled to pieces to announce that Premeditated Myrtle has been named as an Honored Book for 2020 by the Society of… Read more »