A FATAL AFFAIR: THE MURDER OF HELEN GRIER
The research and writing continues on A Fatal Affair: The Murder of Helen Grier. Amanda and I are now posting something new on social media every day, a mixed bag of historic places, people, and, of course, teasers on this very cold case. Find us on Facebook Instagram BlueSky.
Dr. A. A. Holcomb of Northville, MI, owner of the Long Lake cabin, and local guide Fred Olar
With Amanda Capper, co-author of A FATAL AFFAIR
We’re also starting to book events for this year, If you’re in the Sault Ste. Marie area — or plan to be — there is a list here.
And now, a bit about the book: On October 28, 1937, 28-year-old Helen Grier’s body was discovered by her married lover, Vernon Spencer, at a hunt camp in Algoma, Ontario. Spencer, a former professional baseball player, was an affluent dairy farmer from Wixom, Michigan. Spencer would immediately be held as a material witness, and later charged with murder. He was found not guilty in a Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, courtroom, in April 1938. Did Spencer get away with murder? Or did someone else fire the fatal bullet? Book Launch: Oct. 28, 2026.
PUBLICATION NEWS
“The Last Detail” was recently selected by Brown Hound Press as their “Story of the Week.” Inspired by true events and greatly embellished by my all-too-vivid imagination, you can read the story here.
If you want to read a bit about the inspiration, behind the story, check out my post onThe Stiletto Gang!
Writing can be so cathartic!
E-BOOK SALE
Kobo has included three of my books in their March Cozy Reads Campaign at very good discounts. I’ve price matched on Kindle, Nook, and GooglePlay. Sale ends on March 16th.
The Glass Dolphin Mysteries: Books 1-3 (reg. $9.99, now $2.99) https://books2read.com/GlassDolphin
The Marketville Mysteries: Books 1-3 (reg. $9.99 now $2.99) https://books2read.com/MM-Box-Set-1-3
Before There Were Skeletons: Book 4 Marketville Mysteries (reg. $4.99 USD/ $5.99 CAD, mow $2.99) https://books2read.com/BeforeSkeletons
DERRINGER AWARDS
Midnight Schemers & Daydream Believers has been shortlisted for a Best Anthology Derringer Award by members of the Short Mystery Fiction Society. Voting will take place during the month of April, with the winner announced in May. It’s an incredible honour to have a second nomination in this category (Larceny & Last Chances was nominated last year). More than 150 books were submitted for consideration.
To read the official announcement, including information on all five shortlisted collections, click here. And to make sure everyone who wants to can read it, the e-book price has been reduced to just $.99 (reg. $5.99 USD, $6.99 CAD) until May 1st. Find it at your favourite online bookseller.
ENZO UPDATE
A new soccer ball to replace the two he “collapsed.” This time I invested in something a bit more durable. Hope springs eternal (and here’s hoping for spring).
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