Resort to Murder Authors News

Resort to Murder authors have been keeping busy since the book's release in 2007. New offerings include: Joel Arnold's story "The Siege"; Judith Yates Borger novel debut: Where's Billie? features Skeeter Hughes; Carl Brookins' latest about PI Sean Sean adventures in The Case of the Deceiving Don (2008). Barbara DaCosta's story "Hands" was published online at Penny Dreadful; Monumental Minnesota: A Guide to Outdoor Sculpture is Moira Harris latest work; and Ellen Hart's The Mortal Groove, won the Golden Crown Literary Award. David Housewright's latest Rushmore McKenzie novel is Jelly's Gold,
Jess Lourey's by-the-month series continues with September Fair (Jess also serves on the national board of the Mystery Writers of America), William Kent Krueger features Cork O'Conner in Heaven's Keep, and Michael Allen Mallory (with Marilyn Victor) has a forthcoming novel Killer Instinct. Scott Pearson's "Finders Keepers" was in Full-Throttle Space Tales #3. Pat Dennis, Kent Krueger, and David Housewright have all contributed to Once Upon A Crime a tribute anthology in honor of the bookstore of the same name in Minneapolis. Carl Brookins, Ellen Hart, William Kent Krueger, and Jess Lourey will be presenters at the Loft Literary Center's first Mystery Writing Festival in November 2009, and numerous RTM authors will be attending and presenting at Bouchercon 2009.

See author website links to right for more author events.

Review of Resort to Murder

Resort to Murder was recently reviewed by Sarah Terzo at Helium:

"I am a sucker for anthologies, especially mystery anthologies, and I was intrigued by the premise of Resort to Murder. The theme of the anthology is that every story takes place on a resort in Minnesota. The book features writers from Minnesota who are spinning yarns about their own state. Although I've never been that far West, I was intrigued. I felt it was an interesting theme for an anthology. I also thought that it would be nice to explore the work of some new' authors, writers who I had not read before...." more

Bookstore Holds Write of Spring

Once Upon a Crime, one of the Midwest's leading independent mystery bookstores, is sponsoring its seventh annual Write of Spring event, featuring over 60 mystery writers—including almost all of the Resort to Murder authors! Besides RTM authors, you'll have a chance to meet Robert Alexander, Lois Greiman, Laura Childs, Monica Ferris, Steve Thayer, Pete Hautman, Sujata Massey, Julie Kramer, and many others.
Don't miss this fabulous event!

Directions: Once Upon a Crime is located at 604 West 26th Street (by Lyndale) in the Uptown/Whittier area of south Minneapolis. Bus: Any #4 bus on Lyndale (runs every 15 minutes). Car: Lyndale is a main thoroughfare, 26th Street is westbound one-way. Park on street. From freeway, take I-94 Hennepin-Lyndale exit, take Lyndale south to 26th Street and park.

Write of Spring March 28th

Once Upon a Crime welcomes Resort to Murder writers to its annual Write of Spring. For details, see their website.

Resort to Murder Now Available on Audio Books!

We're pleased to announce that Amazon.com and Borders.com and now taking orders for the audio book edition of this fine anthology, produced by Holton House Audio of St. Paul.in conjunction with the Minnesota Crime Wave.

Resort Midsummer Review

Veteran reviewer Kevin Tipple takes on Resort to Murder at Blogger News. Tipple writes: "Like the anthology “Silence of the Loons” the tales in this book feature intriguing character from a variety of viewpoints and walks of life. Some have seen this collection as darker in tone, but, I would not agree. Graphic descriptions are not present here with the focus being on the characters and the tales they tell. Each tale, well told, often is filled with misdirection while touching on some of the age old concepts of deceit, family honor, envy and others that ultimately lead to murder. Murder, well told and another good read compiled and edited by the members of the 'Minnesota Crime Wave.'" See the whole review at Blogger News, 7/13/08).

Resort to Murder Editors Television Show

Meet Resort to Murder editors and authors Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins, and William Kent Krueger (AKA Minnesota Crime Wave) as they discuss reading, writing, and the mystery scene with guests Pete Hautman, Mary Logue, Robert Alexander and others. Catch this innovative and informative program on local cable teleivion CTV-15 or on the Minnesota Crime Wave website.

New Anthology Announced

Minnesota Crime Wave has issued a call for submissions to MURDER ON A STICK, its newest anthology, due for release in August 2009. Yes, as the title and release date imply, the key element of these stories will be the Minnesota State Fair. The fair, which this year opens August 21st and runs through Labor Day, is one of the biggest state fairs in the country, and features everything under the sun—from bees to beef to butterheads, and more kinds of food on a stick than you can imagine!

Aspiring writers can read the call and view the quirky list of clues to include at Carl Brookin's blog. The deadline for submissions is October 1, 2008. If you're a reader and want to savor the suspense of finding the story clues later when the book comes out, DON'T read the blog entry!

Resort to Murder Reading--St Cloud Barnes & Noble

On Wednesday, June 4, Resort to Murder authors, William Kent Krueger, Carl Brookins, Ellen Hart, David Housewright, Scott Pearson, Michael Allan Mallory, Jess Lourey, and hopefully more will be reading from and signing Resort to Murder, at the St. Cloud Barnes & Noble starting at 7:00. The event is free and informal, and everyone is welcome. Miniature versions of summer camping food will be served.

Resort to Murder's Jess Lourey Interviewed

Resort to Murder author Jess Lourey was interviewed by Minnesota Crime Wave recently. Click here to get a glimpse into the mind of this wonderful writer and her thoughts on mysteries.

Write of Spring—Meet Resort to Murder Authors

It might still be snowing, but the venerable independent bookstore Once Upon a Crime is holding its annual "Write of Spring" Saturday, April 22, from 12–4 pm. Most of the Resort to Murder authors will be attending. Don't miss this fun event!

The store is located at 604 West 26th Street (by Lyndale) in Minneapolis. 612-870-3785.

Resort to Murder Readings and Signings--December

Resort to Murder makes a great gift! Come meet the authors and get your own signed copy! We'll read excerpts from stories, take questions, and sign books at the following locations (please check with host location close to date in case of changes)
The December reading will be the last of the group readings, so it will be your last chance to get multiple authors to sign.

Resort to Murder editors Ellen Hart, Carl Brookins, and William Kent Krueger (collectively known as Minnesota Crime Wave) will carry on with readings and signings of Resort to Murder as well as their own numerous books. For the latest on their touring schedule, visit their website.

Don't forget! You can purchase Resort to Murder at many fine bookstores throughout the Midwest and beyond.

DECEMBER 2007

Friday, December 14, 7:00 pm, Barnes & Noble Minnetonka

November Events--Resort to Murder

Resort to Murder authors will appear at a number of events in November (more may be added, so check back).

NOVEMBER 2007

November 1, 7 pm Borders, Woodbury
November 2, 6-8 pm, CANCELLED Back to Books 520 second Street, Hudson, Wisconsin
Nov. 3, 7 pm CHANGED (to December) Barnes & Noble, Minnetonka

Resort to Murder at Raking through Books

Tuesday, October 9, 5:30 p.m.
HAPPY HOUR BOOK CLUB
RAKING THROUGH BOOKS—Resort to Murder
Resort to Murder continues in the same tradition as Nodin Press’ Silence of the Loons, with some of the state's best writers delivering creepy, spine-tingling tales all of which are set at Minnesota vacation resorts, stories far more haunting than the cry of a loon and crimes more lethal than a lump of lutefisk. Featuring Carl Brookins, Pat Dennis, Michael Allan Mallory, David Housewright, Judith Yates Borger, Scott Pearson, and Joel Arnold. This event offers readers the chance to discuss literature with writers and each other in a super-casual setting. Free appetizers.
Cosponsored by the Loft, the Rake magazine, Kieran’s Irish Pub, University of MN Book Store, Peace Coffee, and KFAI Radio.
Kieran’s Irish Pub, 330 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis. Free.

Resort to Murder Authors in Local Media

Resort to Murder authors have been featured in local media recently. Judith Yates Borger made an appearance on WCCO TV on Oct. 6, where she explained the premise of the book and the genesis of her story. The interview can be seen on the WCCO site. She was also interviewed in the Park Rapids Enterprise.
Joel Arnold was the subject of a story in theSavage Pacer. They wrote, "Writing has been a passion for Joel Arnold ever since the second grade when he won a writing contest. 'My teacher told me I’d be a writer someday, and I believed her,” said Arnold.'" (Savage Pacer, September 20, 2007).