This past Tuesday Clare introduced us all to a new online site for lovers of crime and mystery fiction, with a bit of western thrown into the mix. As the community manager of Criminal Element , Clare’s responsibility is to make sure that the content is fresh and engaging. So far she’s doing a bang up job.
Here are just a few examples of the kinds of posts you can find at Criminal Element.
Our good pal Bill Crider has a wonderfully thought-provoking post contending that the western hero is the grandfather of the present day private eye. You can read it here.
And our own Laura has actually done what I would never dream of doing. She took a recipe from a “cooking” cozy and actually made the dish. She has the pictures to prove it.
I had a bit of a melt down about the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a future for Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch on the big screen. Here's where you can read all about it.
Criminal Element’s first, but not last, sweepstakes gives readers the opportunity to win five mystery audio books. And, as it happens, I listened to the unabridged audio of one of the five, Elegy for April, and I can tell you it had me rooted to my seat. Look here for the descriptions of the five audio books being offered and the details of how to enter.
And that’s not all. Currently Criminal Element has hefty excerpts from the novels of some very entertaining writers including Rosemary Harris, Persia Walker, Nathan Larson and Jessica Beck. And there is some new short fiction as well. So what are you waiting for? Take a break from surfing the net and settle in for some relaxation on an awesome site peopled by friendly fans and fabulous writers.
Terrie
Here are just a few examples of the kinds of posts you can find at Criminal Element.
Our good pal Bill Crider has a wonderfully thought-provoking post contending that the western hero is the grandfather of the present day private eye. You can read it here.
And our own Laura has actually done what I would never dream of doing. She took a recipe from a “cooking” cozy and actually made the dish. She has the pictures to prove it.
I had a bit of a melt down about the fact that there doesn’t seem to be a future for Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch on the big screen. Here's where you can read all about it.
Criminal Element’s first, but not last, sweepstakes gives readers the opportunity to win five mystery audio books. And, as it happens, I listened to the unabridged audio of one of the five, Elegy for April, and I can tell you it had me rooted to my seat. Look here for the descriptions of the five audio books being offered and the details of how to enter.
And that’s not all. Currently Criminal Element has hefty excerpts from the novels of some very entertaining writers including Rosemary Harris, Persia Walker, Nathan Larson and Jessica Beck. And there is some new short fiction as well. So what are you waiting for? Take a break from surfing the net and settle in for some relaxation on an awesome site peopled by friendly fans and fabulous writers.
Terrie
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7 comments:
Thanks for the plug, Terrie!
Any time, Bill! I loved your post and can't wait for the next one.
Thanks for giving us a closer look at Criminal Element, Terrie. Clare has done a phenomenal job, and she has so many talented folks attached to this fab site already. What an exciting endeavor!
It really does have everything for the crime (fiction) lover! And I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with next.
Kathy and Laura, I agree. The site is anything but boring.
I really look forward to every new post, new excerpt, new story, and, just look at the audio books in the giveaway. High quality stuff.
Terrie
I'm so glad you're enjoying the content. It's good IMO because it comes from talented, curious people! Bill has got the inside track on both crime and westerns!
Of course, having the Women of Mystery on board only helps, and--ahem--more crime fans are welcome to contribute!
Clare, Criminal Element is on track to be the best of the best.
Terrie
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