I read a lot of fiction: both straightforward novels and genre fiction, including fantasy, romance, science fiction, and, of course, mysteries—more mysteries than anything else. Mysteries are divided into sub-genres; the type I read most is what I write, police procedurals. For five days just before Labor Day, I attended an annual conference called Bouchercon*Continue reading “When Mystery Writers Party”
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Debbi Mack’s Crime Café
Debbi Mack, the author of two mystery series, interviews fellow crime fiction writers on her podcast, Crime Café. So many of us want to be on her show that when I tried in February 2022 to sign up for a slot, she didn’t have a space for me until December 15, 2023! This turned outContinue reading “Debbi Mack’s Crime Café”
A Small Blast on My Own Trumpet
A little over a year ago, I shared my pleasure when Pesticide, the first Linder and Donatelli mystery, received a starred review from Kirkus. Since then, there’ve been no more Kirkus stars for my Polizei Bern books, although Sons and Brothers and the forthcoming A Fondness for Truth (April 2024) were praised by its reviewers.Continue reading “A Small Blast on My Own Trumpet”
Latest Interview about the Polizei Bern Books
I became a published writer nineteen months ago, and since then I’ve been interviewed several times for podcasts or write-ups. So far, I’ve enjoyed the experience of answering questions about my books. Recently, I was asked to do something new for me, an “interview” in writing, and that was even more satisfying. No more reflectingContinue reading “Latest Interview about the Polizei Bern Books”
Thrilling News
Much as I enjoy compliments to Pesticide or Sons and Brothers, I don’t think anyone would call my mysteries thrillers! So I was especially pleased to be interviewed by The Big Thrill: https://www.thebigthrill.org/?p=84188. The Big Thrill is the online monthly magazine put out by the International Thriller Writers Association (ITW). I suppose by now thereContinue reading “Thrilling News”
SONS AND BROTHERS out today!
I wanted to share this interview from Indie Crime Scene about my new book! https://indiecrimescene.blogspot.com/2023/04/interview-with-kim-hays-author-of-sons.html I hope all of you enjoy the second Polizei Bern novel. Happy reading!
Coming Soon to a Bookstore near You
Last August, I posted about Sons and Brothers, the second book in the Polizei Bern series. August 2022 was when I got a first version of the front cover to show off. Now I have the front and back covers, and the book is due out in sixty-seven days, on April 18. Here’s the latest descriptionContinue reading “Coming Soon to a Bookstore near You”
The Latest News on PESTICIDE!
Hello, dear friends, family, and blog-post followers. I’m in New York for my book launch, and lots has been happening. But first: you are invited to the launch of Pesticide at the Mysterious Book Shop, 58 Warren Street (near the World Trade Center) in downtown Manhattan. It’s on Tuesday, April 19 at 6-7 p.m. ThereContinue reading “The Latest News on PESTICIDE!”
Kim Hays 