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Looking For a Crime Mystery To Solve During Lockdown?

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

When writing Shadow Campus and Damned If She Does, a major challenge involved not giving away the ending. Second to that was keeping each main character’s story engaging and on track. My technique for the former is to keep myself … Continue reading →

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Six-Author Blog Hop!

Posted on April 30, 2020 by admin

I’ll be joining six other authors in a blog hop from May 3 to June 7. During this time, we will each weekly host another. We’d all planned to be talking at book clubs, giving presentations and being interviewed by … Continue reading →

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If You Had Cancer Would You Look to Politicians for Answers? Then Why Do It Now?

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Most of us would rely on experts if diagnosed with cancer. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, what any president, prime minister or senator had to say about managing the disease didn’t matter. I sought the opinions of the … Continue reading →

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A Postcard to New York With Love

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

If I were a poet, I’d read a poem to New York during this terrible attack by COVID-19. Instead, here’s a reading to New Yorkers from my latest crime mystery novel Damned If She Does based in NYC where on … Continue reading →

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LETTERS FROM LOCKDOWN (5) – How To Safely Handle Groceries

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

We know that Covid-19 can survive on various surfaces for different amounts of time. A new CDC study indicates that the virus survived in the Diamond Princess cruise ship cabins for up to 17 days after passengers left. So, how do we avoid transferring … Continue reading →

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LETTERS FROM LOCKDOWN (4) – TODAY, WEAR YOUR FANCIEST UNDERWEAR — FLOWERS — YOUR FAVORITE HAT!

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

I found myself looking into my underwear drawer this morning. I started to reach for a simple, gray cotton – probably a couple of years old. After all, I’m dressed down for lockdown. Then, it occurred to me: I needed … Continue reading →

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DAMNED IF SHE DOES – Price reduced

Posted on March 19, 2020 by admin

GOOD NEWS!! 🎉🥂😁I know our thoughts are mostly elsewhere right now. But if you want to get distracted and into a crime mystery that Kirkus Reviews describes as “informed and searing” and a “page-turning success,” the Amazon price of my … Continue reading →

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What You Can Do Today About COVID-19

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Today I talked to a dear friend by video chat. We shared our concerns for our families, ourselves and everyone. We shared what we’ve read about keeping the Coronavirus at bay. We had a few laughs, which was especially good … Continue reading →

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They Actually Sentenced Weinstein to Twenty-Three Years!! Can You Believe It?

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Surely I’m not the only one surprised that Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to not three, not six, but twenty-three years for sexual assault and rape. In our heart-of-hearts many of us figured someone of his wealth and previous stature would walk. … Continue reading →

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Magic Joe Does It Again!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

In November of 2007 at Huffpost, I described the “magic” of Joe Biden’s emergence in a debate. He rallied then when it mattered and surprised most of us again yesterday – Super Tuesday. What I wrote then applies yet again: … Continue reading →

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