Crafts and Life

The organizers have rustled up plenty of surprises for the literary conference at Tattered Star Ranch. But the murder of an influential scholar wasn’t on the program—someone has clearly taken the theme of Malice in the Mountains to heart. This shocking crime is only the beginning: other dangers and deceptions are soon revealed.

English professor Lila Maclean has a full agenda: she must convince a press to publish her book (possibly), ace her panel presentations (hopefully), and deal with her nemesis (regrettably). However, when Detective Lex Archer requests Lila’s academic expertise, she agrees to consult on the case. While her contributions earn high marks from her partner, it could be too late; the killer is already taking aim at the next subject. As Lila races to keep her colleagues alive, publish or perish takes on new meaning.

An Interview With A Character

What is your full name?

Lila Annabel Maclean

What is your Profession?

Assistant professor of English at Stonedale University

What is your current favourite book or movie?

All three of Isabella Dare’s mysteries—I wrote my dissertation on her work, which I’m turning into a scholarly book as we speak.

What is your go to comfort book or movie?

Any mystery where justice prevails at the end. 

If someone was to play you in a movie who would it be? OR what would be the character you would want to be in a book?

I would want to be Athena Bolt, the main character in Isabella Dare’s mysteries—she’s brave, funny, feisty, smart and always engaged in intriguing adventures.

What is your ideal evening?

A gathering with everyone I love—and much laughter.   

Thank you so much for letting me visit today!

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

July 23 – Babs Book Bistro – SPOTLIGHT

July 23 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

July 24 – Carstairs Considers – REVIEW

July 24 – Island Confidential – SPOTLIGHT*

July 25 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 26 – I’m All About Books – SPOTLIGHT

July 27 – The Pulp and Mystery Shelf – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 28 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

July 28 – Lisa Ks Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 29 – Brooke Blogs – SPOTLIGHT

July 30 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 31 – Books Direct – SPOTLIGHT

August 1 – Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen – REVIEW  

August 1 – Mysteries with Character – REVIEW

August 2 – Mallory Heart’s Cozies – REVIEW

August 3 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

August 4 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

August 5 – A Wytch’s Book Review Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW