In these troubled times, stay well, wash your hands, ask for help if you need it and remember to check on your neighbors.
Author: paulaknorton
Direct Elimination
We have finalized the cover for my next book. Direct Elimination will be out in June 2020.

AFIO
I just came across this while cleaning out a drawer. Haven’t worn it in a long time.

My favorite Christmas gift: My 8 year-old great niece created this wonderful crossword using all my book titles. Clever, isn’t she?

Book Expo
I spent last Saturday at the Rhode Island Authors’ Book Expo. Met a lot of nice people, sold some books. All in all, a very pleasant day.
Rhode Island Authors Expo
I, along with about 100 other authors, will be taking part in the 7th Annual Rhode Island Author Expo this coming Saturday, December 7. The event is held at Rhodes on The Pawtuxet in Cranston, RI from 10:00 to 4:30. All types of books will be represented, from mystery to non-fiction to children’s books. If you’re in the area, please stop by. Admission and parking are both free. Remember, a signed book makes a wonderful gift.
Podcast with Jordan Rich
I recently taped a podcast with Jordan Rich of IHeartRadio. Here is the link to it. https://player.blubrry.com/id/51095245/
California road trip
I just got back from a road trip in California doing research for an upcoming book. Stopped in Salinas to visit my friend John Steinbeck. It’s always good to see him.

Mystery Authors’ Panel
This past week. I took part in a mystery authors’ panel discussion at the Ames Free Library in North Easton, MA. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed having the opportunity to spend time with fellow mystery authors Debi Graham-Leard and Ray Anderson, as well as to meet some very nice local mystery fans. It’s always nice to connect with people.
Murderous Plans
In the past few weeks, two separate men, both of them radio talk show hosts, have asked me to kill them in a book. Odd coincidence, interesting challenge. I’ve figured out where and when to kill Tom Foie, but not how. I’m not yet sure how I’ll do in Jordan Rich.