This site is sprouting new content daily, so check back often as the list grows.  E-mail me at maryannaevans@yahoo.com if you'd like to suggest a site or swap links.

My Blog:

http://theladykillers.typepad.com/the_lady_killers/ This is a joint blog with four other women who write mysteries that take their readers to places long ago and far away.  Or both.  My fellow Lady Killers are Rhys Bowen, Cara Black, Jane Finnis, and Lyn Hamilton, and we have a lot to say.  That's why we're writers...

Mystery Anthologies:

http://www.merryband.com/  Home page of the new anthology, A Merry Band of Murderers, out in August 2006 from Poisoned Pen Press.  A collection of stories written by writers who have also worked as professional musicians, this book has an unusual bonus:  A CD of songs written and recorded by the authors themselves--Claudia Bishop, Rhys Bowen, Don Bruns, Tom Corcoran, Jeffery Deaver, Mary Anna Evans, Jim Fusilli, Rupert Holmes, John Lescroat, Val McDermid,  Bill Moody, Peter Robinson, and Nathan Walpow.

http://www.floridanoir.com/buy.htm  Home page of the upcoming anthology, North Florida Noir, out in August 2006 from Pottersville Press.  This volume explores the seamier side of the Florida that the tourists usually miss.  (And it has a stunning cover.)  Featuring the work of Michael Lister, Victor Gischler, Benjamin M. LeRoy, Lynn Wallace, Tony Simmons, Mary Anna Evans, M. Diane Vogt, Terry Lewis, Anthony Buoni, Lon Prater, and others.

Mystery Writers

http://mysterygal.bravejournal.com/  Blog of Nancy Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day mysteries, featuring South Florida beauty salon owner Marla Shore.  Nancy frequently interviews other mystery authors about their hair and their fictional sleuth's hair, which can make for some fun reading.  Here's her interview with me:  http://mysterygal.bravejournal.com/archive/05/7/2006

http://don-bruns.com  Home page of Don Bruns, author of Jamaica Blue and Barbados Heat.  Don is also an accomplished musician, as well as the songwriter responsible for the immortal Get Your Tongue Out of My Mouth, I'm Kissing You Good-Bye.  Check out his website for some bodacious cocktail recipes.

http://judyclemens.com  Home page of Judy Clemens, author of Till the Cows Come Home, the story of Stella Crown, who is a dairy farmer, an Harley Davidson enthusiast, and an all-around cool lady.

http://home.epix.net/~maywrite/   Home page of Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, authors of the John the Eunuch historical detections and other mysteries. Includes personal essays, news, bibliography and an archive of their email newsletter, Orphan Scrivener.

http://KatherineShephard.com  Home page of Katherine Shephard, author of Fraternity of Silence, Crown Press, April 2003.

www.deborahturrellatkinson.com  Home page of Deborah Turrell Atkinson, author of Primitive Secrets, a clever, contemporary mystery that reveals a Hawai'i few visitors see, from the winding cane roads of Hamakua to the seedy side of Honolulu's Chinatown.  Poisoned Pen Press, October 2002.  ISBN:  1-59058-017-6

www.overbooked.net  Home page of Overbooked.net, where you can shop for used books, new books, out-of-print books, out-of-print games, and other cool stuff, as well as joining the MurderMostCozy chat group.

www.rgshelton.com  Home page of R.G. Shelton, author of When We First Deceive, Closure, and How To Write A Novel At Stealth Speed.

www.chesterdcampbell.com  Home page of Chester D. Campbell, author of the Greg McKenzie mystery, Secret of the Scroll.

http://jbtauthor.blogspot.com/ Blog of mystery author J.B.Thompson--Let's Do Lunch.  For an archived edition of her interview with me, go to http://jbtauthor.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_jbtauthor_archive.html

SF Writer/Editor Extraordinaire

http://www.enkidu.info/  Home page of Ellen Larson, creator of the Enkidu saga and awesome free-lance editor of texts both fictional and non-fictional.

Bookstores

www.poisonedpen.com Home page of The Poisoned Pen, one of the largest mystery bookstores in North America and a major source of collectable and out-of-print books.

Mystery-related Discussion Lists

www.dorothyl.com Home page of DorothyL, a discussion and idea list for the lovers of the mystery genre.

www.murdermustadvertise.com Home page of Murder Must Advertise, an email discussion list for mystery authors interested in promoting their work.

Organizations for Mystery Lovers

www.mysterywomen.freeserve.co.uk  Home page of Mystery Women, offering reviews, interviews, articles on mystery conferences, photographs, and more

bslater@exchange.acld.lib.fl.us  E-mail address of Beth Slater, mysterian-in-charge of the High Springs Mystery Readers Group in High Springs, Florida.  Mary Anna is a new member and enjoys the group's conviviality.  The group meets on the third Thursday evening of each month.  Contact Beth for time, directions, and details.

Mystery Publishers

www.poisonedpenpress.com  Home page of my publisher, Poisoned Pen Press.  They have built an enviable list of books by new and established authors, available directly from their website and at mystery and general bookstores everywhere.

Mystery Publications

www.mysteryscenemag.com Website for Mystery Scene Magazine, source of information on all things mysterious.  Check out their list of links to authors' web pages.  Very helpful when you're looking for someone new to read!

Professional Organizations for Mystery Writers

www.mysterywriters.org  Mystery Writers of America (MWA) monitors legislation and tax law, sponsors mystery conferences and symposia, present the Edgar Awards, and supports mystery writers in many other ways. Membership in MWA is open to published authors, editors, screenwriters, and other professionals in the field.

www.sistersincrime.org  Sisters in Crime is an international organization devoted to promoting the work of women mystery writers.

Cover artist

The beautiful cover art for Artifacts was painted by the very talented Eleanor Blair. (Visit her website at http://www.eleanorblairstudio.com.)  It perfectly depicts the setting I envisioned.