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Black Mask Magazine

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Millie

In a previous blog we discussed pulp magazines as an important publishing outlet for many writers and especially writers of mystery and detective stories. In this blog let’s focus on one of the more popular of these magazines–Black Mask. H.L. … Continue reading →

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Pulp Fiction

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Millie

Aside from the movie of the same name what was Pulp Fiction and more importantly what was its influence on the mystery genre? Pulp Fiction Pulp fiction refers to stories that were published in magazines from 1896 through the 1950’s.  The … Continue reading →

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Murderous Book Titles Word Search– Solution

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Millie

Here’s your answer key. Did you find all the titles with the word “MURDER” in them?

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Murderous Book Titles–Word Search

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Millie

So many mystery books have the word “murder” in the title including my latest release “Take a Dive for Murder.”  Can you find all the murderous entries? Solution will be posted next week.  

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Writing Take a Dive for Murder

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Millie

For those of you who regularly follow the Dark and Stormy Night Mysteries blog —you are aware that I took a few weeks off from my blog postings. But I had a good reason—I was finalizing the details of publishing … Continue reading →

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The Maltese Falcon Crossword Puzzle Solution

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Millie

Here’s your solution for the Maltese Falcon puzzle. Several of the answers were a little more challenging. How did you do?

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The Maltese Falcon Crossword Puzzle

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Millie

In the last couple of blogs we have discussed Dashiell Hammett and hard-boiled detectives. Let’s see how much you know about the quintessential hard-boiled detective, Sam Spade, and The Maltese Falcon.

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Hard Boiled Detectives

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Millie

What comes to mind when I say the word hard-boiled. Yup, for me too –I think of hardboiled eggs. What? You say you think of one of the mystery genres. Of course you are absolutely correct, but let’s talk about … Continue reading →

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Dashiell Hammett

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Millie

You can’t talk about the mystery genre, especially hard-boiled detectives, without a discussion about Dashiell Hammett. He continues to be revered as one of America’s finest mystery writers, not to mention he is credited with being instrumental in introducing the … Continue reading →

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Suspense Movies–Word Search Answer

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Millie

Here’s your solution for the Suspense Movies word search puzzle.What was your favorite suspense movie? Did you find all of the titles or were you waiting to check your answers with the solution?

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Suspense Movies–Word Search

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Millie

Below is a list of some of the better known suspense movies. These movies showcase the elements listed in the previous blog about suspense. See if you can find all the words listed in capital letters. Solution will be posted next week.

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Suspense in Mysteries

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Millie

We generally associate suspense with thrillers. It’s the cliff-hanger format in thrillers that leaves the reader on edge as to what will happen next. However, a little suspense never hurt a good mystery. What is Suspense Here is how the … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew–Crossword Puzzle Solution

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Millie

Front and center all you Nancy Drew fans. How much did you know about Nancy and the publishing of her books. Were you able to fill in all the boxes? Here is the solution to last week’s puzzle so you … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew–Crossword Puzzle

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Millie

For the last several weeks we have been reviewing that all American girl sleuth Nancy Drew. So here is the final segment to test your knowledge about our young detective. The solution to the crossword puzzle will be posted next week. Hint: … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew Book Titles Word Search- Solution

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Millie

This puzzle brought back many good memories for me. Were some of your favorite Nancy Drew books included?  Did you find all the book titles? Here is the solution in case you missed any of the words.

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Nancy Drew Book Titles – Word Search

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Millie

How many of these Nancy Drew titles have you read? The books have been available for eighty years and continue to be published. Look for the words in capital letters and be sure to  check back next week for the … Continue reading →

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Nancy Drew-Her Mysterious Influence

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Millie

When I’m asked what was my first mystery book I answer quickly by saying Nancy Drew. Like many little girls my love of mysteries started with this teenage sleuth. And before we talk about Nancy Drew let me share a quick … Continue reading →

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Answers–TV Mystery Shows (#2)

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Millie

Did you find all the answers? Another one of my favorite shows is Rosemary and Thyme. The series is about two British gardeners who solve crime. Gardening and crime solving might be an unlikely combination, but this is a delightful … Continue reading →

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More TV Mystery Shows (#2)

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Millie

There have been so many good mystery shows on TV over the years. Right now in my viewing area I’m enjoying Scott and Bailey a British show about two women detectives. What’s your favorite show. Here are a few more shows to add to your … Continue reading →

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Wilkie Collins vs. Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Millie

In the last several blogs we’ve discussed Edgar Allan Poe and his contributions to the mystery genre including being credited as the “father” of the detective story. However, this accolade is not without controversy. Many scholars want the credit for … Continue reading →

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Edgar Allan Poe–Crossword Puzzle Solution

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Millie

Were you doing this puzzle once upon a midnight dreary, while you pondered, weak and weary… over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore. Till the dirges of your hope that melancholy burden bore and you thought the answers … Continue reading →

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Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Millie

We’ve learned about Edgar Allan Poe in the last couple of blogs. Show how much you know about Poe with this fun crossword puzzle. Solution will be posted next week. (Note: You’ll find many of the answers in the Poe … Continue reading →

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Edgar Allan Poe—Mystery Firsts

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Millie

I don’t know where you went to school but at my school discussions about the works of Edgar Allen Poe were very structured and limited.  The emphasis was always on his poetry which Poe would appreciate since poetry was his … Continue reading →

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Edgar Allan Poe–The Man–The Writer

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Millie

I live near the city of Baltimore and the people of Baltimore love their sports teams. Mention the word raven and a cheer goes up for the Super Bowl champs. Go Ravens! And if you weren’t aware unlike other NFL … Continue reading →

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TV Mystery Shows and Detectives–Word Search Solution

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Millie

How did you do–did you find all the mystery shows listed? If not, here is the solution for you to check.

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TV Mystery Shows–Word Search

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Millie

Enjoy watching a good mystery on television? Here are a few of the favorites that are currently showing or have aired in the past. See if you can locate all of them in the puzzle below. Solution next week.

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Mystery Book Recommendations–Good Reads

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Millie

I’m constantly being asked what mysteries I’m reading. As a result, I thought I would share my list from last month. Fer de Lance (Nero Wolfe Mysteries) by Rex Stout It’s been a while since I read a Nero Wolfe … Continue reading →

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Nero Wolfe Crossword Puzzle Solution

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Millie

How much do you know about Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin? Here’s your chance to check your crossword puzzle answers.

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Nero Wolfe Crossword Puzzle

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Millie

Try this crossword puzzle to test your knowledge about Nero Wolfe and Archie Goodwin.  Solution will be available next week. Hint: Check the previous blogs about Wolfe and Archie and you’ll find many of the answers.

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The Very Likeable Archie Goodwin

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Millie

We have chatted about Seconds before, but I must admit that Archie Goodwin is my personal favorite. As mentioned in a previous blog Archie is the Second to the Rex Stout’s incomparable Nero Wolfe and I think Archie in his … Continue reading →

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