This weekend I’ll be in Spokane, Washington! The place that inspired the writing of The Spokane Clock Tower Mysteries! I will be in Spokane these date—be sure to pop by one or more of these events to say hi and learn more about my books! I realize some of these are private events, but I …
Pre-order your copy now to ensure you get it in time for Christmas! Sam Shovel only comes to life for twelve days a year at Christmastime, and this year, he’s in time to solve a murder mystery at the North Pole. O. Tannenbaum—the world’s largest supplier of Christmas trees—has been murdered, and although Nick and …
There’s been a murder at the North Pole! Sam Shovel only comes to life for twelve days a year at Christmastime, and this year, he’s in time to solve a murder mystery at the North Pole. O. Tannenbaum—the world’s largest supplier of Christmas trees—has been murdered, and although Nick and Nora Claus are too busy …
LISTEN NOW I had the honor of being interviewed by one of my favorite podcasts: Clued in Mystery! Brook Peterson and Sarah M. Stephen and I had a wonderful conversation about Anna Katharine Green, my newest historical mystery featuring her, all the historical research that went into the writing of it, and more! Tune in …
Games Afoot (our publishing company) is having a Labor Day Flash Sale! Click the image below to head there now! Pick up all of our books in paperback format SIGNED at a great discount! While supplies last! Historical Mystery by Patricia Meredith: *A Deed of Dreadful Note, first in a new series featuring Anna Katharine …
To celebrate my one month bookiversary, I’m having a Goodreads book giveaway for A Deed of Dreadful Note! First in a new series, I hope this book will introduce you to a fantastic forgotten female who was an Agatha Christie of her day! Goodreads Book Giveaway A Deed of Dreadful Note by Patricia Meredith Giveaway …
By 1919, Anna Katharine Green was well on her way to earning the title “Mother of Detective Fiction” having successfully published 21 novels and two collections of poetry. At the age of 72, she knew a thing or three when it came to writing crime fiction and detective mystery. Below you’ll find one of the …
When Anna Katharine Green had the dream that would inspire the writing of The Leavenworth Case, her debut novel, the first person she wrote to was Mary Hatch: “The other night I had a wonderful dream, which has impressed a story on my mind.… It is so passionate, so strong, so subtle, so dread, dark, …
A Deed of Dreadful Note is a piece of historical fiction, created by blending The Leavenworth Case with Anna’s personal history, recorded thoughts, and relationships since, as she said herself, “Truth is stranger than fiction.” Where possible, I have used Anna’s own words to capture the grace and wit with which she approached the world …
Toot the horns and sound the trumpets! It’s RELEASE DAY for A Deed of Dreadful Note I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am to finally have this passion project out in the world! I’ll be posting lots of new videos over the next few months, including readings from A Deed of Dreadful …
