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Rett MacPherson

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Rett MacPherson was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. She is the author of the popular Torie O'Shea mysteries and helped to pioneer the sub-genre of genealogical mysteries. She is also a bead and fabric artist and loves wineries, cemeteries, genealogy, history and of course, books. ...more

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Are any more Torie O'Shea stories in the works?

Rett MacPherson Not as of right now. I'm currently working on a Victorian era mystery that should be a lot of fun. After that, I may visit Torie and New Kassel again.…moreNot as of right now. I'm currently working on a Victorian era mystery that should be a lot of fun. After that, I may visit Torie and New Kassel again.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Rett MacPherson A very broad question. If you mean, what is my advice to you on finding an agent or getting published, that would take more space than I have here. If…moreA very broad question. If you mean, what is my advice to you on finding an agent or getting published, that would take more space than I have here. If you're talking about advice on the physical act of writing, my advice is to read. And then write. Carry a notebook and pen with you when you go places. Write down thoughts that come to you. Sometimes I write down snippets of dialogue that belong to characters I've not even named yet. I see so many people in the park or in restaurants just scanning their phones. I'm the dinosaur in the corner with a book, reading. Or a notebook, writing. Even if I do get ketchup on the pages.
Oh, and turn off the television and turn off the computer. Biggest time suckers in the universe. (I try to schedule my TV and computer time so that I still stay connected, but so that neither control my life.)(less)

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Average rating: 3.98 · 5,039 ratings · 521 reviews · 18 distinct works • Similar authors

	Family Skeletons (Torie O'Shea, #1) 3.80 avg rating — 704 ratings — published 1997 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Veiled Antiquity (Torie O'Shea, #2) 3.88 avg rating — 478 ratings — published 1998 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Comedy of Heirs (Torie O'Shea, #3) 3.92 avg rating — 470 ratings — published 1999 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Misty Mourning (Torie O'Shea, #4) 4.02 avg rating — 444 ratings — published 2000 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Died in the Wool (Torie O'Shea, #10) 4.05 avg rating — 437 ratings — published 2007 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Thicker Than Water (Torie O'Shea, #8) 4.01 avg rating — 419 ratings — published 2005 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Killing Cousins (Torie O'Shea, #5) 4.02 avg rating — 414 ratings — published 2002 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Blood Ballad (Torie O'Shea, #11) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 394 ratings — published 2008 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Sheep's Clothing (Torie O'Shea, #7) 3.99 avg rating — 387 ratings — published 2004 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blood Relations (Torie O'Shea, #6) 4.08 avg rating — 365 ratings — published 2003 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Yesterday I was interviewed for a podcast. This was a new experience for me, and of course afterward found myself thinking, "Oh, I should have said this instead of that." Or, "I should have explained that better." Why do we do that to ourselves? Obsess over those little details, like that.
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“Reading is a staple of life, like bread or water. Or chocolate.”
― Rett MacPherson, A Misty Mourning

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“Librarians are your very best friend. And don't ever think otherwise.”
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“Most people get excited over new cars; I get excited over death certificates. It's no wonder my husband worries about my state of mind.”
― Rett MacPherson, Family Skeletons

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