JEFFREY COHEN: Links

Mystery Book Sites:

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 Janet Reid 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 Abby Zidle 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.

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 lively opinions and links to great mystery book info.

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

January Magazine RapSheet: Reviews and links to mystery books by excellent reviewers like Cindy Chow.

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:

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.

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.

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.