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Cindy Brown’s body of work defies genre, yet her serious crime fiction, humorous mysteries, disability news stories, and comedic plays all share themes of justice and community. She has been shortlisted for an Agatha Award, had over a dozen plays produced, and awarded a disability journalism fellowship by Women’s eNews in 2024.

Cindy and her husband live in their favorite city in the world, Portland, Oregon, where she continues to write stories that speak to her, hoping to shine a light on the goodness that surrounds us.

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Cindy Brown I heard Kendel Lynn (the managing editor of Henery) speak at Left Coast Crime a few years ago. I really liked her positive energy, so I checked out th…moreI heard Kendel Lynn (the managing editor of Henery) speak at Left Coast Crime a few years ago. I really liked her positive energy, so I checked out the Henery books and thought they looked very professional. Then on the way back to the airport, I talked to Susan M. Boyer, who couldn't say enough good things about Henery. I feel very lucky to be with them - they're great book people, and just plain nice. (less)
Cindy Brown Hi John, I just saw this - so sorry for the tardy reply. Your question is a good one - I struggle with keeping a balance. I try to spend the majority …moreHi John, I just saw this - so sorry for the tardy reply. Your question is a good one - I struggle with keeping a balance. I try to spend the majority of my time working on my next book (about four hours a day, plus another chunk of time once or twice a week), about an hour a day on social media (many authors spend a lot more time than I do), and probably another 6 -10 hours a week on other types of promotion. Luckily, my publisher (Henery Press) is very hands-on, so I spend little time on publishing details, unless you count edits:)

By the way, thank you for recommending "Home to Woefield." I really enjoyed it and don't think I would've found it without your recommendation.

Hope you enjoyed "Macdeath." And just FYI, I'm giving away an advanced reader copy of the next book, "The Sound of Murder," next week!(less)
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“I should never do anything pre-coffee.

'It was only a teeny fire,' I told my uncle over the phone.”
Cindy Brown, The Sound of Murder

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“I should never do anything pre-coffee.

'It was only a teeny fire,' I told my uncle over the phone.”
Cindy Brown, The Sound of Murder

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