Lorie Lewis Ham
@mysteryrat.bsky.social
I am the publisher of Kings River Life Magazine and Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. I also write the Tower District Mystery Series. Find all links on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/kingsriverlife
Up on KRL this week an article about Duende Creative House, a fairly new marketing company in Fresno, with roots in the theatre community. It is owned and run by Haley White and Miguel Gastelum kingsriverlife.com/11/08/duende... #marketing #LGBTQ+ #theatre
Duende Creative House: marketing with soul
by Lorie Lewis HamKRL always strives to support the arts, and small unique businesses--Duende Creative House is a bit of both. Owners Haley White and Miguel Gastelum have also been a part of the local...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Up on KRL this week an article about Duende Creative House, a fairly new marketing company in Fresno, with roots in the theatre community. It is owned and run by Haley White and Miguel Gastelum kingsriverlife.com/11/08/duende... #marketing #LGBTQ+ #theatre
The latest column from Fresno Bully Rescue, this one about pups that are returned through no fault of their own, including Peach and Bowser kingsriverlife.com/11/08/fresno... #animalrescue #pets #pitbull #dogs 🐕
Fresno Bully Rescue: When Forever Isn’t Forever
by Terese ShawIn rescue work, we live for the “happily ever after.” The adoption updates with big smiles, couch cuddles, and dogs finally sleeping soundly in a home of their own. Those photos and mess...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The latest column from Fresno Bully Rescue, this one about pups that are returned through no fault of their own, including Peach and Bowser kingsriverlife.com/11/08/fresno... #animalrescue #pets #pitbull #dogs 🐕
Up on KRL this week a review of "A Christmas Carol" on stage at 2nd Space Theatre presented by Good Company Players kingsriverlife.com/11/08/a-chri... @rogerrockas.bsky.social #theatre #Fresno #TowerDistrict 🎭
A Christmas Carol On Stage Again at 2nd Space
by Terrance McArthurTEN TIMES—Ten times the Good Company Players have staged various productions of A Christmas Carol at the 2nd Space Theatre. They’re at it again, and it’s a Christmas miracle.
The 2...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Up on KRL this week a review of "A Christmas Carol" on stage at 2nd Space Theatre presented by Good Company Players kingsriverlife.com/11/08/a-chri... @rogerrockas.bsky.social #theatre #Fresno #TowerDistrict 🎭
The latest mystery coming attractions from Crime Writers of Color kingsriverlife.com/11/08/crime-... #mysterybooks @melissayi.bsky.social @gigipandian.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social @mpmthewriter.bsky.social #booksky #cozymystery 💙📚
Crime Writers of Color: Coming Attractions October-December 2025
by Elizabeth WilkersonI just learned that my thriller Tokyo Firewall was scraped by the AI company Anthropic to train its new large language models. To quickly amass the staggering amount of prose nee...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The latest mystery coming attractions from Crime Writers of Color kingsriverlife.com/11/08/crime-... #mysterybooks @melissayi.bsky.social @gigipandian.bsky.social @crimewoc.bsky.social @mpmthewriter.bsky.social #booksky #cozymystery 💙📚
Review and giveaway of "Riversong" by Rosemary McCracken www.krlnews.com/2025/11/rive... @rosemarymccracken.bsky.social #mystery #booksky 💙📚
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Review and giveaway of "Riversong" by Rosemary McCracken www.krlnews.com/2025/11/rive... @rosemarymccracken.bsky.social #mystery #booksky 💙📚
Review and ebook giveaway of "The Write Way To Die" by Beth Prentice www.krlnews.com/2025/11/the-... @gemmahalliday.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚
November 10, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Review and ebook giveaway of "The Write Way To Die" by Beth Prentice www.krlnews.com/2025/11/the-... @gemmahalliday.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚
Reviews and giveaways of 3 more cozy mysteries-"Murder in an Italian Piazza" by Michael Falco, "Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine" by Liz Ireland, & A Matter of Pedigree by Leslie Meier kingsriverlife.com/11/08/novemb... @lizireland.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #cozymystery 💙📚
November 2025 Mystery Catchup!
by Sharon Marchisello,
& Sandra MurphyMurder in an Italian Piazza is the third book in Michael Falco’s cozy mystery series featuring Bria Bartolucci, a young widow who runs a Bed and Breakfast in pic...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Reviews and giveaways of 3 more cozy mysteries-"Murder in an Italian Piazza" by Michael Falco, "Mrs. Claus and the Very Vicious Valentine" by Liz Ireland, & A Matter of Pedigree by Leslie Meier kingsriverlife.com/11/08/novemb... @lizireland.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #cozymystery 💙📚
Review and ebook giveaway of "All's Faire in Love and Murder" by Cindy Sample, along with a fun guest post by Cindy about her research of Renaissance Faire's kingsriverlife.com/11/08/alls-f... @cindysample.bsky.social #cozymystery #writing #booksky #renfaire 💙📚
All’s Faire in Love and Murder By Cindy Sample: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post
by Cynthia Chow,
& Cindy SampleProfessional actress and former cruise director Sierra Sullivan was most recently seen in Port Townsend Theater’s production of Chicago, but as she approaches 50, roles...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Review and ebook giveaway of "All's Faire in Love and Murder" by Cindy Sample, along with a fun guest post by Cindy about her research of Renaissance Faire's kingsriverlife.com/11/08/alls-f... @cindysample.bsky.social #cozymystery #writing #booksky #renfaire 💙📚
Review and giveaway of "6:40 to Montreal" by Eva Jurczyk, along with an interesting interview with Eva kingsriverlife.com/11/08/640-to... #mystery #booksky #writing @poisonedpen.bsky.social 💙📚
6:40 to Montreal By Eva Jurczyk: Review/Giveaway/Interview
by Sharon Marchisello6:40 to Montreal by Eva Jurczyk is basically a locked room mystery as the bulk of the action takes place inside a train car, and when the train gets stuck in a blizzard, the suspe...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Review and giveaway of "6:40 to Montreal" by Eva Jurczyk, along with an interesting interview with Eva kingsriverlife.com/11/08/640-to... #mystery #booksky #writing @poisonedpen.bsky.social 💙📚
Up on KRL last night a preview article for "Murder By the Book" presented by the Kings Players in Hanford, opening this weekend. I will also be at the matinee performance on November 23 selling and signing my Tower District Mysteries! kingsriverlife.com/11/05/murder... #theatre #booksigning #mystery
Murder By the Book Presented by the Kings Players & Booksigning
by Annie McGrathMark Twain, played by Ron. W. Bates, roasts Edgar Alan Poe in Murder By the Book, opening November 7 and running for four weeks. In this murder mystery dramedy, we meet the Raven Socie...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Up on KRL last night a preview article for "Murder By the Book" presented by the Kings Players in Hanford, opening this weekend. I will also be at the matinee performance on November 23 selling and signing my Tower District Mysteries! kingsriverlife.com/11/05/murder... #theatre #booksigning #mystery
Up on KRL News and Reviews this morning a special midweek guest post from mystery author Joe Cosentino, where he interviews one of the characters from "Holiday Tales From Fairyland" which just came out in audiobook www.krlnews.com/2025/11/joe-... #mysterybook #holidays #LGBTQ #booksky 💙📚
November 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Up on KRL News and Reviews this morning a special midweek guest post from mystery author Joe Cosentino, where he interviews one of the characters from "Holiday Tales From Fairyland" which just came out in audiobook www.krlnews.com/2025/11/joe-... #mysterybook #holidays #LGBTQ #booksky 💙📚
Here are some mystery events coming up both virtual and in person www.krlnews.com/p/mystery.html #mysterybooks #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚
November 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Here are some mystery events coming up both virtual and in person www.krlnews.com/p/mystery.html #mysterybooks #cozymystery #booksky 💙📚
I hope you come to Encore Theatre Company's production of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" in Tulare for the November 9 matinee. I will be signing and selling my Tower District #Mysteries, and doing a talk on mysteries & my books right after the show. kingsriverlife.com/10/29/agatha... #theatre 💙📚
Agatha Christie Play The Mousetrap On Stage At Encore, With a Special Bonus
by Lorie Lewis Ham
I have been a fan of Agatha Christie since I was a teenager, so when I heard that Encore Theatre in Tulare was producing her famous play, The Mousetrap, I knew I had to see it. But ...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I hope you come to Encore Theatre Company's production of Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" in Tulare for the November 9 matinee. I will be signing and selling my Tower District #Mysteries, and doing a talk on mysteries & my books right after the show. kingsriverlife.com/10/29/agatha... #theatre 💙📚
Don't miss our interview with LGBTQ Fresno about all the many wonderful things they do, and some of their struggles kingsriverlife.com/11/01/lgbtq-... #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQFresno #Fresno
LGBTQ Fresno: Creating A Connected LGBTQ+ Community In the Valley
by Lorie Lewis HamEver since its beginning fifteen years ago, it has been important to me that KRL support the LGBTQ+ community. It is as much a part of our DNA as supporting the arts, books, and anim...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Don't miss our interview with LGBTQ Fresno about all the many wonderful things they do, and some of their struggles kingsriverlife.com/11/01/lgbtq-... #LGBTQ+ #LGBTQFresno #Fresno
Don't miss the latest column from Feral Paws Rescue kingsriverlife.com/11/01/feral-... #cats #animalrescue #pets 🐈⬛
Feral Paws Rescue: Planning A Trust For Your Cats
by Paula HunsackerIn the world today, life passes us so fast. In the world of rescue, we get so tied up in saving animals, always making sure that once they reach our rescue, they will be safe. We wor...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Don't miss the latest column from Feral Paws Rescue kingsriverlife.com/11/01/feral-... #cats #animalrescue #pets 🐈⬛
Review and ebook giveaway of "Of Scale and Blood" by Keri Arthur www.krlnews.com/2025/10/of-s... #fantasybook #dragons #booksky 💙📚@keriarthurauthor.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Review and ebook giveaway of "Of Scale and Blood" by Keri Arthur www.krlnews.com/2025/10/of-s... #fantasybook #dragons #booksky 💙📚@keriarthurauthor.bsky.social
Review and ebook giveaway of "Dog of Deliverance" by Neil Plakcy www.krlnews.com/2025/10/dog-... #mystery #cozymystery #books #dogs #booksky 💙📚
November 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Review and ebook giveaway of "Dog of Deliverance" by Neil Plakcy www.krlnews.com/2025/10/dog-... #mystery #cozymystery #books #dogs #booksky 💙📚
Review and giveaway of "Death By Mistake" by Abigail Keam www.krlnews.com/2025/10/deat... #cozymystery #booksky #mysterybooks @abigailkeam.bsky.social 💙📚
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Review and giveaway of "Death By Mistake" by Abigail Keam www.krlnews.com/2025/10/deat... #cozymystery #booksky #mysterybooks @abigailkeam.bsky.social 💙📚
Review and giveaway of "Whiskey Business" by Adrian Andover along with a fun interview with Adrian. kingsriverlife.com/11/01/whiske... #cozymystery #writing #booksky #LGBTQ+ @adrianandover.com 💙📚
Whiskey Business By Adrian Andover: Review/Giveaway/Interview
by Sarah ErwinWhiskey Business is a debut cozy mystery by Adrian Andover, and this reader is hoping there are many more to come in this Mixology Lounge Mystery series!
Meet Reece Parker, a mixologist ...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Review and giveaway of "Whiskey Business" by Adrian Andover along with a fun interview with Adrian. kingsriverlife.com/11/01/whiske... #cozymystery #writing #booksky #LGBTQ+ @adrianandover.com 💙📚
The latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair kingsriverlife.com/11/01/myster... #cozymystery #booksky #mysterybooks @rosemarystevens.bsky.social @vanessakellyauthor.bsky.social @celesteconnally.bsky.social 💙📚
Mystery Coming Attractions: November 2025
by Victoria FairIf there were a phrase like bah humbug for Thanksgiving I'd be saying it. I know, many people love this fall holiday overshadowed by its seasonal siblings Halloween and Christmas, and ...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair kingsriverlife.com/11/01/myster... #cozymystery #booksky #mysterybooks @rosemarystevens.bsky.social @vanessakellyauthor.bsky.social @celesteconnally.bsky.social 💙📚
Reviews & giveaways of "The Tattered Cover" by Ellery Adams, "Death at the Door" by Olivia Blacke, "Sugar and Spite" by Carol Perry, "Death on Dickens Island" by Allison Brook kingsriverlife.com/11/01/hallow... @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @minotaurbooks.bsky.social 💙📚
Halloween & Spooky Cozies
by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra MurphyThis week we have reviews of more wonderful cozies, some with a Halloween or supernatural touch since many are still celebrating Halloween, and a touch of Christmas-The ...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Reviews & giveaways of "The Tattered Cover" by Ellery Adams, "Death at the Door" by Olivia Blacke, "Sugar and Spite" by Carol Perry, "Death on Dickens Island" by Allison Brook kingsriverlife.com/11/01/hallow... @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @minotaurbooks.bsky.social 💙📚
Reviews and giveaways of "The Tattered Cover" by Ellery Adams, "Death at the Door" by Olivia Blacke, "Sugar and Spite" by Carol Perry, and "Death on Dickens Island" by Allison Brook kingsriverlife.com/11/01/hallow... @elleryadams.bsky.social @oliviablacke.bsky.social @marilynlevinson.bsky.social
Halloween & Spooky Cozies
by Cynthia Chow
& Sandra MurphyThis week we have reviews of more wonderful cozies, some with a Halloween or supernatural touch since many are still celebrating Halloween, and a touch of Christmas-The ...
kingsriverlife.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Reviews and giveaways of "The Tattered Cover" by Ellery Adams, "Death at the Door" by Olivia Blacke, "Sugar and Spite" by Carol Perry, and "Death on Dickens Island" by Allison Brook kingsriverlife.com/11/01/hallow... @elleryadams.bsky.social @oliviablacke.bsky.social @marilynlevinson.bsky.social
Review and giveaway of "Guilt By Definition" by Susie Dent kingsriverlife.com/11/01/guilty... @susiedent.com #mysterybook #Mystery #booksky @readlandmark.bsky.social 💙📚
Guilty By Definition By Susie Dent: Review/Giveaway
by KG WhitehurstThis debut novel is for readers who love language, word play, literature, and the thrill of the academic hunt. It is also about chronic sorrow, the lack of closure when a loved one goe...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Review and giveaway of "Guilt By Definition" by Susie Dent kingsriverlife.com/11/01/guilty... @susiedent.com #mysterybook #Mystery #booksky @readlandmark.bsky.social 💙📚
Having some website issues with photos on the new issue. Articles are still there, but some of the photos aren't showing up. Will keep you posted
November 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Having some website issues with photos on the new issue. Articles are still there, but some of the photos aren't showing up. Will keep you posted
Up last night a preview article for Encore Theatre Company's production of #AgathaChristie's "The Mousetrap" opening next weekend. As a bonus, I will be signing & selling my Tower District Mysteries at the November 9 matinee, and doing a short talk after the show. kingsriverlife.com/10/29/agatha...
Agatha Christie Play The Mousetrap On Stage At Encore, With a Special Bonus
by Lorie Lewis Ham
I have been a fan of Agatha Christie since I was a teenager, so when I heard that Encore Theatre in Tulare was producing her famous play, The Mousetrap, I knew I had to see it. But ...
kingsriverlife.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Up last night a preview article for Encore Theatre Company's production of #AgathaChristie's "The Mousetrap" opening next weekend. As a bonus, I will be signing & selling my Tower District Mysteries at the November 9 matinee, and doing a short talk after the show. kingsriverlife.com/10/29/agatha...