Greetings Fellow Mystery Lovers,
In January, I envisioned 2020 like a fresh snowfall awaiting my exuberant footprints with The Innocent Hour hitting the bookstores. As soon as the northeast’s icy roads would melt—mid-March—a year of author events would spread to the vanishing point. After a year of writing, editing, and production agony, I was giddy with the prospect of conferences, seminars, book club and library events, and yes, getting out of my tiny office to again meet author friends, readers, and book lovers. In early March, poised for my first book signing, Covid happened.
As a writer, I wish I had something eloquent to say. Having read so many others' messages, filled with inspiration, advice and encouragement. I’m awed by their brilliance and empathy. What could I add except that I'm a firm believer in Yankee ingenuity and the incredible contribution that so many are making to stem the pandemic. Having two scientists in the family further explains my optimism. Americans give without counting the cost, struggle without heeding the wounds, labor without seeking any rewards, except to know they are serving others and their higher power.
I’m tickled by the humor that bubbles inexorably. What do writers do when sequestered? A) Write amazing new books B) become gourmet cooks C) Support local wineries D) Love their neighbors and E) All of the above. Be safe. Be happy. And keep the faith.
Nancy
p.s. Books make great birthday, Mothers/ Fathers Day, graduation and hostess gifts. Visit your favorite authors' websites to learn about their contributions. Happy reading!
Vanished Reviewed by Kirkus
"An Engrossing read that's built around a chilling premise."--Kirkus Reviews. Read the entire review here: Reviews by Kirkus
Redeeming Trust, the sequel to A Matter of Trust, was in the news!
Click here to read the full article that appeared in the Sunday, December 17, 2017 newspaper facing the best-seller list.
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I’ll be participating and/or attending the following events. I would love to see you there.
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Catch "GOOD DAY PA, abc 27 News," on Thursday, January 23, 2020. The show is broadcast live from their studio in Harrisburg PA, from 10 to 11 a.m. Nancy will be a featured guest to talk about her new suspense novel, The Innocent Hour, and its relevance to today's breadking news about wrongful convictions. It's the sequel to her debut novel, The Dying Hour.
MWA-NY presents “A Universe of Mysteries” panel presentation
Free Library Springfield Township, 8900 Hawthorne Lane, Wyndmoor, PA 19038
Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. No reservation required.
Edgar Symposium
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Grand Hyatt Hotel, 109 E 42nd St, New York, NY
BOLD AUTHORS GROUP
Saturday, April 27, 2019, 9:30 a.m.
Cloud Nine Bistro, Wyomissing, PA
The Write Way Café Tuesday Special
Featuring Nancy’s mystery/suspense novel, “The Dying Hour”
April 30, 2019, thewritewaycafe.blogspot.com
Guest Speaker, 11th Annual Author’s Tea
The Flanders Hotel, Ocean City, NY, May 2, 2019
Sponsored by the Ocean City Free Public Library Friends & Volunteers
2019 Pennwriters Conference May 17-19
Volunteer “Published Pen”
Pittsburgh Airport Marriott, 777 Aten Rd, Coraopolis, PA
York Book Expo
Saturday, November 2, 2019, 11 to 4 p.m.
Wisehaven Event Center, 2985 E. Prospect Road, York PA 17402
GOOD DAY PA ABC 27 (Nov 2019 exact date TBA)
Nancy will be interviewed on Good Day PA ABC 27’s “Author Spotlight” to talk about her newest novel, “The Innocent Hour,” to be launched Saturday, Octoer 19, 2019. It’s the long-awaited sequel to “The Dying Hour,” which was her dubut novel in 2016. Good Day PA’s lifestyle TV program airs at 10:30 each weekday
morning.
Guest Speaker, "Writing A Trilogy: It's Murder."
Click here to view full size flyer.
Cloud Nine Cafe, 84 Commerce Drive, Wyomissing, PA
Saturday, January 26, 9:30 to 10:30
Wyomissing Public Library: Guest Speaker
Monday, December 3, 6 p.m.
9 Reading Blvd., Wyomissing PA 19610
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BOLD CAFE'S HOLIDAY BOOK SALE
Books for Children & Adults of All Ages
Saturday, December 8, 2018, from 10 to 12 noon.
550 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA
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Saturday, December 15, 2018
The Cupboard Maker Presents Local Authors
157 North Enola Road
Routes 11 & 15
Enola, PA 17025
1 to 3 p.m.
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Past Events:
The Mysterious Bookshop
Friday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m.
The Mysterious Bookshop hosted a book signing for Nancy’s new mystery novel, the third in the Trust trilogy. The oldest mystery bookshop in the country is located at 58 Warren Street, NYC, in Tribeca, and shelves works of 1300 mystery writers and 541 Sherlock Holmes items.
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GOOD DAY PA ABC 27
Nancy was interviewed on Good Day PA ABC 27’s “Author Spotlight” on Tuesday, October 30, to talk about her newest novel, “Vanished: A Trust Mystery.” The third mystery in the Trust series will be launched October 27. Good Day PA’s lifestyle TV program airs at 10:30 each weekday afternoon.
Click here to view the program on the ABC27 website.
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Barnes & Noble Authors Event
Nancy celebrated the occasion at a book signing at Barnes & Noble, 2751 Paper Mill Road, in Wyomissing, PA
Saturday and Sunday, October 27 and 28, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m.
2751 Paper Mill Road, Wyomissing, PA
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The Write Way Café guest post
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Click here to to read the post on The Write Way Café.
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YORK BOOK EXPO — “Where Readers and Writers Come To Meet”
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 11 to 4 p.m.
Wisehaven Event Center, 2985 E. Prospect Road, York PA 17402
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Jungle Red Writers
On Thursday, November 1, Jungle Red Writers hosted Nancy as their blog guest, which coincided with the release of Vanished: A Trust Mystery. Her topics include what inspires her writing, particularly her shade garden. Click to read the entire post.
Sharing With Our Writers: Guest Speaker
Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6 p.m.
5000 Wegmans Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18017
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MWA-NY presents A Night with author Chris Grabenstein
Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Playwright Irish Pub
27 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001
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Saturday August 11, 2018
Murder As You Like It symposium
5000 Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, PA
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Monday, July 9, 2018
ITW Firearms Workshop
Grand Hyatt Hotel
109 East 42 Street
New York, NY
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Saturday, June 9, 2018
Nancy and co-MWA author Don Helin book signing at the Camp Hill Barnes & Noble at 1 p.m.
Nancy and Don would love to have you stop by
Camp Hill Shopping Center
58 South 32 Street
Camp Hill, PA
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Wednesday June 6, 2018
Nancy will be attending the MWA-NY’s meeting presentation by Detective Derick Waller
He will discuss life in the NYPD during the era of minority arrest quotas.
New York
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Friday through Sunday, May 18-20
PennWriters 31st Annual Conference
Eden Resort & Suites
222 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA
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Saturday, May 5, 2018
The Cupboard Maker Presents Local Authors
157 North Enola Road
Routes 11 & 15
Enola, PA 17025
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Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2018
Barnes & Noble Local Authors event
Broadcasting Square Shopping Center
2751 Paper Mill Road Wyomissing, PA 19610
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. both afternoons
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
Hershey Public Library Local Author’s Event
701 Cocoa Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
9:30 to 5 p.m.
I’ll be speaking around at 10:30
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Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Edgar Symposium
Grand Hyatt Hotel
Manhattan
You don’t have to be a member of MWA to register for this amazing symposium.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Mysterious Bookshop
58 Warren Street
Pre-Edgars party. Stop by to meet this year’s Edgar nominees and your favorite authors.
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Thursday, April 19, 2018
When Death Imitates Art
A suspense novel by mystery novelist P. D. Halt
The Mysterious Bookshop
58 Warren Street
New York, New York
6:30 p.m. launch party. Come meet my friend Phyllis if you possibly can!
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Mysterious Pennsylvanians Return to the Muhlenberg Community Library
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 11:00am – Noon: Panel Discussion Noon-12:30 pm: Meet and mingle with authors
Muhlenberg Community Library 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605
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Stop by Barnes & Noble’s Wyomissing store on
Saturday, November 18, and Sunday, November 19, from 1 to 3 p.m.
I’d love to see you!
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Lancaster PA Barnes & Noble graciously hosted Local Authors Event on November 4.
Please stop by my book-signing event at the Lancaster Barnes & Noble
on Saturday, November 4. I’ll be greeting book lovers between 2 and 4 p.m. at their Local Author Event.
The Lancaster B & N is located at 1700 Red Rose Commons, Lancaster Pa.
Hope to see you there.
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What: Collingswood Book Festival
Why: Participating Author
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017 • 10 to 4 p.m.
Where: Outdoor Street Festival along Haddon Avenue
Collingwood, New Jersey
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What: Meet and Greet
Why: Welcome readers to hear Nancy Hughes odyssey from journalist to a life of crime—fiction, that is.
When: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Where: West Lawn – Wyomissing Hills Library
101 Woodside Avenue
West Reading, PA 19609
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What: "Murder As You Like It”
Why: Mystery Conference Panelist
When: Saturday, August 19, 2017 • 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Where: Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church
5000 Simpson Ferry Road, Mechanicsburg, PA
Greetings Fellow Mystery Lovers,
Spring, 2017
Who would have thought? Spring, the most beautiful time for my shade garden, a washout. Rather than writing in my restful summer office built by my hero-husband from 100-year-old barn boards, I was stuck inside, watching invigorated weeds choke my perennials. But hat better time to write as deadlines loomed and summer relinquishes its grasp!
This summer, Vanished: A Trust Mystery, Book 3, is in the capable hands of my Black Opal Books editor. Their talented artist has designed a beautiful cover. I’m busting to share, but the release date isn’t until October 27. So far away! But the day will arrive, along with our raking the explosion of leaves this rain encouraged.
In the works: I’m hoping to launch Vanished in NYC, as I did with The Dying Hour. Details will follow. And I’ll be participating in author events in late summer and fall. I’ll keep you posted here and on social media. I hope you’ll stop by—I’d love to see you. All the best!
Nancy