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This past year I directed the Oregon
Christian Writers' Summer Conference and I am directing
the conference again in 2007.
I'm also pleased to announce that Writer's
Weekend at the Beach is coming up soon--the last weekend
in February. It's a great way to beat the winter doldrums. Writer's
Weekend is a retreat and a respite and a gathering place for writers,
poets and photojournalists of every level of experience. We're
in our 16th year and many of our people come time after time.
Remember, it's always nice at the beach. In February, I'll be
attending Left Coast Crime in Seattle and from there going to
Cancun. Looking forward to a relaxing and wonderful time with
dear friends.
Book News:
The most exciting news is that I have completed
three books in my new mystery series for kids, Max
& Me Mysteries. All three are to be released in May
of 2007 and wait until you see the covers. I'm excited about the
new series, which takes place on a lovely lake in the mountains
of Washington State. My Publisher for the series is Moody Press.
As always you can find my books on
my website. Many of the still popular Jennie
McGrady Mysteries are now out of print and my agent and I
are hoping another publisher will pick them up. I continue to
receive lots of letters from fans who want to see Jennie all grown
up and that is a possibility.
The McAllister Files
. . . are receiving rave reviews among mystery fans. I write
the series with an Oregon State Police Detective, which lends
authenticity to the events detailed in the investigations. The
first is Secrets, Lies & Alibis, and the second,
Deadfall. Our third, Terminal Nine
came out in 2005. She Who Watches is the fourth
in this popular police procedural series.
Here's what one reviewer had to say:
The authors have presented an excellent
example of true police work. Through interviews, setting
up tip lines, forensic analysis, evidence collection,
and just plain hard work, they are finally able to focus
in on the killer. The book's authentic feel must come
not only from the talent of Patricia Rushford, who is
the author of 40+ books, but it also from Harrison James
(pen name) who has extensive experience in police work.
I was really glad to learn that there will be more books
in the series as I was truly sad to come to the end of
this one. I wanted to know what Mac and Kevin were going
to be investigating tomorrow morning AND I wanted to be
there with them. Real life couldn't be more authentic
than this new fiction.
Reviewed by Barbara Wright,
Murder
& Mayhem Book Club
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The Angel Delaney Mysteries
. . . Did you know that Angel Delaney was first introduced
as a character in Silent Witness? (The Jennie McGrady mystery
that was nominated for an Edgar Allen Poe Award.) Deadly
Aim, Dying to Kill and As Good as Dead This
is a good time to get all three as I have a three-for-one special.
"Angel Delaney finds herself playing detective
in the middle of a multiple murder investigation. Dying to Kill
weaves a delicious web of suspense, thrill, and intrigue--a
mystery that will leave readers coming back for more."
Deadly Aim, and Deadly Aim have
been printed in Dutch and the covers are beautiful. You'll love
Angel, and Detective Callen Riley with the Oregon State Police.
Several readers have asked how they could find a guy like him.
I wish I knew. He's not only a great detective, he's sensitive,
good looking, and he cooks.
Be sure to visit my website and sign up for my
online newsletter. Also, feel free to forward my newsletter to
friends or anyone you know who might be interested. Thanks. I
pray your year will be filled with time to read your favorite
books. Blessings,
Patricia
Rushford
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