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I am Professor Emerita at the City University of New York and the author of How to Write about Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 2007 and reissued in 2017. My academic research focuses on Poe’s murder mysteries, and I’ve published articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at scholarly conferences.

For general audiences, I’ve spoken about Poe’s work in a TEDx talk at Bergen Community College and at public events, including lectures at the Poe Room at New York University. I’ve also written commentary and reviews on topics related to Poe’s fiction and literary hoaxes.

"The Unparalleled Influence of Edgar Allan Poe on his 214th Birthday"

Today marks the 214th birthday of Edgar Allan Poe, one of the most well-known and influential figures in American literature.
1809, 19 JANUARY. BOSTON. Edgar Poe is born to Elizabeth Arnold Poe and David Poe, Jr., both actors, playing at the Boston Theatre and residing probably at No. 62 Carver Street. Poe’s mother afterward wrote on the back of her watercolor painting, “Boston Harbour, morning, 18 Read more of this blog post »
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The book offers nothing new on Crawford. The crime in this book is that there were no pictures. How can you write about a movie star and not have pictures. I had the Kindle version and maybe the paper copy was different. But I can't recommend the Kin ...more
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Steady Now by Liberty Stowe
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If you're in the mood for a lighthearted romance set in the charming town of Vogel Springs, Texas—complete with a Maserati, a determined heroine named Wren, and Hud, the handsome mechanic she can't help but need—this book just might hit the spot.

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Antihero (Orphan X, #11)
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A disappointment. Orphan X seems to have moved far away from his beginnings. He takes rides on jets owned by a "former" drug dealer. He flies to the most powerful man in the world to get him out of his bad mood.

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Death in the Dressing Room by Simon Brett
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In the latest Fethering mystery from Simon Brett, OBE—king of British cozy crime—nosy neighbors Carole and Jude take center stage when murder strikes backstage.

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Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman
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This was a fun read and Mrs. Blossom is a good character.
Mrs. Blossom has been an assistant to Tess Monaghan. But everything changes when she finds a winning lottery ticket in a parking lot and decides to finally see the world.

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Lethal Prey by John Sandford
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Lara Grandfelt's sister was murdered 20 years ago and the killer was never found. Now that she is herself ill, Lara wants to know the truth and offers a 5 million dollar reward for something leading to a solve.

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The Doorman by Chris  Pavone
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This seems to be a precis of January 6th.

The NY West Side crowd, probably in the Dakota across from Central Park fear many things.

The story shifts between the doorman--working class--a gallery owner--upper middle class--and a rich mother--rich.

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The Red Queen by Martha Grimes
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While THE RED QUEEN presents itself as a mystery novel, it ultimately fails to deliver the compelling detective fiction elements a reader of Grimes' expects. The narrative offers little insight into Jury’s investigative process, and I don't understan ...more
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Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh
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In Someone to Trust, Mary Balogh delivers a heartfelt and enchanting romance that defies societal expectations. After the loss of her husband, Elizabeth Overfield seeks a sensible match, never expecting to find true companionship with the much younge ...more
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The Last Woman in the Forest by Diane  Les Becquets
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Marian Engstrom scatters the ashes of her lover, Tate, in the Montana wilderness they once shared. But her grief turns to suspicion when she learns he may be linked to a string of murders. With the help of dying profiler Nick Shepard, she seeks the t ...more
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