Category: 2023 and older
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An Author’s Responsibility – my blogpost on Missdemeanors.com
Over the years, I’ve changed how I think about an author’s responsibilities to their audience. Initially my objective was simply to entertain. After all, the publishing industry is considered part of the entertainment industry. Books are the genesis of TV Shows, movies, plays, audiobooks and other narrative forms. Why does the public watch or read…
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Book #3 has arrived! The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret
It’s here! It was such fun to write this book, but it holds a deep message. Captain Jim and Diana are among a host of international passengers on this transatlantic steamship, because our world is full of variety–shapes, colors, races, religions, genders and affiliations! And many have secrets which Captain Jim must uncover. Strange stories…
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Title Reveal: Book #3! The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret
After much deliberation we have finalized the title of book #3 (pub date Fall 2023) The Spanish Diplomat’s Secret won out over a host of others…. here are some of the contenders, and some comments from my conversations with my agent and editor about them!
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“Lady” Diana comes up against determined foes in Peril at the Exposition.
So did this really happen? Could it have? My article in CrimeReads explains the beauty and terror of this political ideology. Anarchy means chaos, doesn’t it? Nope!
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Nominated for the AUDIE Award 2022
A few days ago, I got this message from Vik Adam, the fabulous voice actor who narrated my book “The Audies are considered the Oscars of our industry and are gaining a higher prestige each year in the public eye thanks to the hard work of the Audio Publishers Association. Thank you to the producers…
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Spilling the Tea with Sara Divello
Yes, yes, I admit, Sara Divello got me to ‘spill the tea’ (or the beans!) in a wonderful fun filled conversation this August. We chatted a bit about Murder in Old Bombay, where the story idea came from (it was based on an 1891 unsolved case) and the characters, then she asked that delightful question–so…
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Nominated for a Macavity Award
To be nominated for a national award is a huge honor. This year readers have welcomed Murder in Old Bombay with nominations for An Edgar, The Barry, The Anthony, The Hammett Award and now the Macavity award. And what marvelous books to be nominated with! This was a delightful surprise! Thank you Mystery Readers International!…
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Can’t believe it. An Edgar Nomination for Murder in Old Bombay
Folks, it is not often I’m speechless. Okay, if you ask my family they will give you dubious looks. Speechless, mom? But yes, this one took my breath away. Murder in Old Bombay was nominated for an Edgar Award under the category of Best First Novel by an American Author. I’m honored to be in the…
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My book is an Amazon Editor’s Pick!
Just learned Murder in Old Bombay is an Amazon Editor’s Pick for November! #award #MWA #publishingindustry #historicalfiction #novel #greatread #books #author #writing #reading #writer #murderinoldbombay #nevmarch #indian #cultures #mystery #excitingnews
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The New York TIMES likes Murder in Old Bombay!
OMG. Yes, this is indeed an OMG moment. My friend Jay sent this in the morning, but I was prepping my roast chicken for dinner and didn’t see it until just now! The NY Times likes Murder in Old Bombay. Yes, THE NEW YORK TIMES! Oh what a marvelous Xmas Present 🙂 Feeling blessed–wish this…
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My Historical Mystery is published!
At last! Murder in Old Bombay has just been published by Minotaur Books. What’s it about? Read on! In 1892 colonial India, Captain Jim is recovering from wounds received in a skirmish on the northern frontier. His long, dull months in hospital are relieved only by newspapers, and rereading tales of that new pulp sensation,…
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Enjoy my brief book trailer for Murder in Old Bombay!
Coming Nov 10, my MWA-award winning historical mystery is an action-adventure set in Colonial India. Pre-order here It’s been exhausting. You have much to do. But the inner person also needs a little rest, a little fun, some thoughtful moments, a window into an exciting time and some joy. For a little while, lay down…
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My Interview with Shelley Irwin for NPR
At eight o’clock in the morning I pick up the phone to hear a smiling voice ask, “Is this Nev?” Yes, yes it is, it’s my pen-name, and I’ve started to feel comfortable in the new skin I’ve created, my new role of writer and author. Shelley Irwin of WGVU is a charming professional who…
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On the Joys of Writing
When I write a good chapter, I’m filled with emotion that blows through me like walking outside after a hurricane. That sense of achievement comes from knowing that something fine now exists that did not exist before. The rush of feeling is difficult to express- -and this is before a single person has set eyes…
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Sneak peek in BookBuzz
Honored to have my debut historical mystery novel, Murder in Old Bombay, featured in @MacmillanLib Book Buzz Mystery/Thriller category! Listen in around the 7-minute mark for a sneak-peak of the book’s synopsis. Link to Book Buzz: http://bit.ly/3aCOyV7
Nev March: Award Winning Author of Historical Mysteries 