A pic from the Kobzar event with Adrian Lysenko

Just had a virtual chat with two first-time-published kidcritters and Adrian’s name came up. Then I realized, this lovely pic wasn’t on my website. Adrian has been in my writing group for a very long time and he’s a FABULOUS writer.

from March 21, at Kobzar Book Award night with fellow nominee and fellow longtime kidcritter, @AdrianLysenko. Congratulations to the winner, Myrna Kostash!!!

Midnight by Amy McCulloch 3/5

I loved Breathless and was looking forward to Midnight but didn’t find that McCulloch’s second novel was as strong as her first. There are a lot of the same engaging ingredients — murders, mystery and an expedition holiday — but the story bogged down. That said, anyone wanting to vicariously take a luxury expedition Antarctica cruise will love the authenticity of her setting.