Blogs:

Hey, There's A Dead Guy In The Living Room: The newest, most comprehensive blog on mystery writing. Besides Jeff Cohen (Monday's blogger), you'll see perspectives from literary agent Barbara Poelle on Tuesdays, publisher Lynne Patrick on Wednesdays, reviewer/fan Sharon Wheeler on Thursdays, publicist PJ Nunn of BreakThrough Promotions on Fridays, bookseller Robin Agnew on Saturdays and acquiring editor Alison Janssen on Sundays. Check in every day for something new on mysteries, books and publishing!

Murderati: The old alma mater. Where I started blogging, and where friends like JT Ellison and Pari Noskin Taichert still do so.

Writers Plot: Home of Lorraine Bartlett, Jeanne Munn Bracken, Sheila Connoly, Kate Flora and Leann Sweeney. Funny and not always polite.

Poe's Deadly Daughters: Lonnie Cruse, Julia Buckley, Sharon Wildwind, Elizabeth Zelvin, Darlene Ryan and Sandra Parshall. And if that's not enough for you, you're terribly hard to please.

Acme Authors Link: Where you can get advice and entertainment from a host of authors, including Rob Walker, Austin Camacho, Debra St. John, June Sprout, Terry Stone, Moran Mandel, DL Larson, Margot Justes, and Tony Burton. Go. You'll learn stuff.

Jungle Red Writers: Blog home of Rosemary Harris, Hallie Ephron, Hank Phillipi Ryan, Rhys Bowen, Jan Brogan and Roberta Isleib. Six great authors, no waiting.

The Lipstick Chronicles: The "book tarts" (their term, not mine) talk, um, books! Harley Jane Kozak, Nancy Martin, Michele Martinez, Sarah Stohmeyer and Elaine Viets.

Dazed and Confused: The blog home of Lorraine Bartlett, a good author and a good pal. Writing as virtually every permutation of "Lorraine Bartlett" short of "Jane Austen."

Mystery Book Sites:

Mystery Morgue: A book review site sponsored by BreakThrough Promotions, featuring mystery reviews, feature articles, essays and interviews with mystery authors. Site edited by Jeffrey Cohen.

Confessions of an Idiosyncratic Mind: The blog site of Sarah Weinman, the crime fiction columnist for the Baltimore Sun, and writer for many online publications. Always strong journalism on the business, lively opinions and links to great mystery book info.

Reviewing the Evidence: Mystery book review site, with many very good reviewers.

Roundtable Reviews: Mystery, romance and other books reviewed in depth, with an Arthurian theme.

DorothyL: The holy grail of mystery listservs, with many, many opinions offered and a daily dose of mystery that can't be matched elsewhere. Carefully and skillfully moderated.

Mystery Authors (and pals) in no particular order:

Chris Grabenstein: Author of the John Ceepak/Danny Boyle mystery series set "down the shore" at a fictional New Jersey beach community. Funny, suspenseful, with real characters. Chris also writes ghosts stories for younger readers, and those are really good, too!

Rosemary Harris: Not the distinguished actress, Ro is a wonderful writer of cozy mysteries that involve gardening. She's funny, smart and great company--just like her books!

J.A. Konrath: Author of the Lt. Jacqueline ("Jack") Daniels series, offering not only info on Joe's books, but a healthy dose of good advice for those who want to write for a living.

Jane K. Cleland: Jane writes a mystery series about an antiques expert who solves crimes involving... antiques. She's also a business communications expert and a savvy author who, unlike most of us, understands marketing.

Mindy Starns Clark: author of inspirational mysteries that emphasize the mystery over the religion, but include both. Funny and honest, a good writer and a better friend.

Lee Child: If ever there was a "man who needs no introduction." Author of the best selling Jack Reacher series, a gentleman, a scholar, a great writer and a Yankees fan!

Margaret (Meg) Chittenden: A prolific and talented writer of romance and mystery, Meg is the author of the badly missed Charlie Plato series, among many, many other books.

David Skibbins: Author of the Warren Ritter series, in which an ex-Sixties-radical-turned-Internet-bazillionaire does Tarot card readings and solves crimes against his will. Funny, hip and uncompromising.

Julia Spencer-Fleming: A tremendous talent, oft-awarded mystery writer of the Millers Kill series, featuring Episcopal priest Clare Fergusson. A class act from beginning to end.

Lou Grantt: No, this isn't an Ed Asner tribute site. Lou is an author (although not of mystery novels) and a good friend from a bygone age. Her sensitive, introspective work is really worth checking out, and besides, she could use the money. Take a look.

Mystery (and other) booksellers:

Mystery Lovers Bookshop: The pride of Oakmont, PA, and home of the annual Festival of Mystery, held right after the Malice Domestic conference in Arlington, VA (which makes for a healthy drive). Not to be missed!

Aunt Agatha's: Home of Robin Agnew (my DEAD GUY blogmate), and the finest mystery bookstore in Ann Arbor, MI. Friendly, accommodating, with a huge used book department. You can't go wrong.

Murder by the Book: A Houston institution (good rhyme, no?). With a ridiculously knowledgeable staff, a tremendous selection and extremely good taste (they like my books), the Rice University crowd and many fine Texans find mystery, intrigue and maybe a few laughs in Murder by the Book!

Twice Told Tales/Moonstone Mystery Bookstore: Right in my home state, located in Flemington NJ, a delightful mystery-centric store with used books, new books, mystery books, general interest books--let's face it: If it's a book, they're likely to have it. And a smile to go with it.

Sites about autism and Asperger Syndrome:

ASPEN, Inc.: A New Jersey-based support group and education network for parents, relatives and friends of those with Asperger Syndrome (and really, most high-functioning autism). Invaluable for those who have just been diagnosed and the people who love them.

O.A.S.I.S.: No better source of information on autism and AS. Barb Kirby, who founded and runs the site, is about as knowledgeable as anyone out there, and she knows what to recommend and what not. As evidence, I am proud to say she has recommended my books.

AAPC Publishing: Okay, yes. They publish my non-fiction books. But they are also a terrific source of books on every aspect of the autism spectrum, from parenting to works for adults with autism. The place to find the publication you need, that you can't find anywhere else.

MAAP: A non-profit organization (like ASPEN) offering support to those with autism, AS, PDD-NOS and other neurological disorders. A good place to start.

WebMD: An RSS on Asperger's from the widely used online medical site. The basics, told in a way that is easy to understand.

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