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Now that the fifth Birder Murder – A Murder of Crows – is safely in the hands of my publisher, I’m planning to take a writing break this summer and instead, do some birding! Two weekends ago, my hubby and I explored the Rapids Lake unit of the Minnesota River Valley and were thrilled with the variety of habitat there. We saw a dozen birds as we stepped out of the car, and the place was thick with Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. It was such a treat to actually get out and see the birds I write about!

A Murder of Crows is slated for release in September, and I’m already lining up booksignings and appearances.

Happy Spring!… ...more...

Where can you find 32 mystery writers gathered together to celebrate spring?

At Once Upon A Crime, the award-winning mystery bookshop in Minneapolis!

This Saturday, I’m one of the 34 authors who have contributed original short stories to “Writes of Spring,” a mystery anthology in honor of OUAC’s 25th anniversary. My story, titled “Hanging Luce,” is about a side of his fiance that even Bob doesn’t know about!

Here’s what reviewers have to say about the anthology: “An inspired volume of original stories.” –PUBLISHERS WEEKLY “…belongs on every serious mystery reader’s bookshelf.” –Ed Gorman “…a tasty, mysterious delight.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune. All profits from the book go to the… ...more...

As an author, one of the best parts of my job is hearing how much readers like my books. I just got this review from About.com’s birding specialist, Melissa Mayntz, and it really has me smiling!  Her conclusion especially warms my heart:

“Fans of the Bob White Birder Murder mysteries will be happy to know that Falcon Finale is not a finale to the successful series, but as one of the book’s character’s notes, “we all want to be important, to claim a little bit of time and space – history – for ourselves.” With Bob White and her other memorable characters, tangled storylines and conscientious treatment of birding issues, Jan Dunlap has certainly done that, and this book is one more delightful insight… ...more...