JanDunlap.com » Birder Murder http://jandunlap.com -- Author - Teacher - Speaker -- Tue, 15 May 2012 15:01:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Off to press and out of the office – hurray! http://jandunlap.com/2012/05/off-to-press-and-out-of-the-office-hurray/ http://jandunlap.com/2012/05/off-to-press-and-out-of-the-office-hurray/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 14:31:14 +0000 admin http://jandunlap.com/?p=439 ...more...]]> 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!

]]> http://jandunlap.com/2012/05/off-to-press-and-out-of-the-office-hurray/feed/ 0 “Falcon Finale” meets the Raven! http://jandunlap.com/2011/10/falcon-finale-meets-the-raven/ http://jandunlap.com/2011/10/falcon-finale-meets-the-raven/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:59:26 +0000 admin http://jandunlap.com/?p=399 The Raven itself will be at Jan's book launch party for "Falcon Finale".

...more...]]> This Tuesday night, Oct. 11, is the book launch party at Once Upon A Crime for the fourth Birder Murder mystery titled “Falcon Finale.” I’m really excited about it, since I’ve been inviting all sorts of folks to stop in: readers, birders, U of MN Raptor Center staffers, National Eagle Center pals, friends, family, librarians, media folk. With each new book, I feel like my world is expanding as I meet new experts to help me out with research, not to mention the new readers I’m meeting at appearances and book signings.

If you’ve never been to Once Upon A Crime, you’re in for a treat – literally and figuratively. Pat and Gary, the store owners, are the nationally-recognized awesome hosts, and they’ve got the Raven itself on their shelf to prove it!  This past spring, OUAC was honored with the Raven Award by the Mystery Writers of America for “outstanding achievement in the  mystery field outside the realm of creative writing.” Be sure to check out the black statue in the shop when you come for the party. And please don’t feed the bird!

]]> http://jandunlap.com/2011/10/falcon-finale-meets-the-raven/feed/ 0 Luce’s blog is up, and Falcon Finale is on the press! http://jandunlap.com/2011/09/luces-blog-is-up-and-falcon-finale-is-on-the-press/ http://jandunlap.com/2011/09/luces-blog-is-up-and-falcon-finale-is-on-the-press/#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:10:01 +0000 admin http://jandunlap.com/?p=377 It's a new month and I've got two big launches: Luce's blog, titled "Me, Bobby, and the birds" is now up at www.cooksleepbird.blogspot.com and the fourth book in the Bob White Birder Murder Mystery series is on the press and expected to be shipping in a few more days.

...more...]]> It’s a new month and I’ve got two big launches: Luce’s blog, titled “Me, Bobby, and the birds”  is now up at www.cooksleepbird.blogspot.com and the fourth book in the Bob White Birder Murder Mystery series is on the press and expected to be shipping in a few more days. That means I’m into marketing mode. I had a nice chat this afternoon with Chef Tom and Business Tom at Millie’s Deli in Chanhassen, doing some brainstorming for booksigning events in the months ahead. I have a soft spot for Millie’s breakfasts…and lunches…and dinners..and my books have been on display in the dining room there for years now. In fact, I’m writing some of Millie’s staff into the fifth Birder Murder which is already taking shape on my word processor. Stay tuned for upcoming events!

]]> http://jandunlap.com/2011/09/luces-blog-is-up-and-falcon-finale-is-on-the-press/feed/ 0