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NEW CLASSES!
HOW TO WRITE A MYSTERY
Who are the characters involved? What are the elements involved that make up every mystery story? What are clues and red herrings, suspects, forensic evidence, circumstantial evidence, and how reliable are eyewitnesses?
Winter Session January 26, 2008
Saturday 10-12 am
One Session $54
Instructor: Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK WRITING
For those who have a picture book manuscript--learn how a picture book is
put
together. How many pages are traditional? Where do you start the book?
What are
page turners? What is a double spread? This is a hands-on session where
you
actually assemble a picture book using your manuscript-so bring your
manuscript,
sissors, sixteen sheets of paper and double-sided tape or a glue stick.
Spring Session April 5, 2008
Saturday 10-12 am
One Session $54
Instructor: Dr. Gay Toltl Kinman
To register call 626-570-3242 or visit www.cityofalhambra.org
Classes will be held at Joslyn Center in Story Park at Woodward and Chapel Streets
in Alhambra.
Together in one book!
Super Sleuth: Five Alison Leigh Powers Mysteries
by Gay Toltl Kinman
2004 / Amber Quill Press / ISBN 1-59279-867-5 / $14.50 trade paperback
Order http://amberquill.com
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The Mystery of the Octagon House Alison Leigh Powers, 9, Super Sleuth, cheats would-be kidnappers ofthe old owner of the historic Octagon House! EPPIE (EPIC) AWARD WINNER! AGATHA AWARD NOMINEE! INDEPENDENT E-BOOK AWARDS FINALIST! |
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The Mystery of the Missing Miniature Books Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, helps her mother, a librarian and book conservator, when valuable books, all under 3" high, disappear! INDEPENDENT E-BOOK AWARDS FINALIST! SIME-GEN REVIEWERS CHOICE AWARD FINALIST, FAVORITE YOUNG ADULT / CHILDREN'S BOOK! |
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The Secret of the Strange Staircase Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, solves a 100-year-old murder mystery! |
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The Mystery of the Missing Arabian Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, rescues a Thoroughbred from horsenappers! |
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The Mystery of the Equestrian Park Alison Leigh Powers, 11, Super Sleuth, and friend, Melissa Chan, investigate who is causing the "accidents" at Dawson's Stables and why. AGATHA AWARD NOMINEE! |
| MYSTERY NOVELS | |
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Death in a Small Town by Gay Toltl Kinman 2006 Hilliard and Harris ISBN 1-59133-163-3 hardcover $28.95 ISBN 1-59133-164-1 trade paperback $16.95 |
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Death in Covent Garden New! by Gay Toltl Kinman 2006 Hilliard and Harris ISBN 1-59133-165-X hardcover $28.95 ISBN 1-59133-166-8 trade paperback $16.95 |
| YOUNG ADULT GOTHIC | |
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Castle Reiner |
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Wolf Castle by Gay Toltl Kinman 2006 Hilliard and Harris ISBN 1-59133-157-9 hardcover $28.95 ISBN 1-59133-158-7 trade paperback $16.95 |
| MYSTERY SHORT STORIES in ANTHOLOGIES | |
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Miss Parker and the Cutter Sanborn Tables by Gay Toltl Kinman in A Deadly Dozen: Tales of Murder from Los Angeles AGATHA AWARD NOMINATION! ISBN 0-9663473-2-3 / $13 / 2000 / UglyTown Order http://www.uglytown.com/deadlydozen http://www.amazon.com |
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Neither Tarnished Nor Afraid by Gay Toltl Kinman in Murder on Sunset Boulevard ISBN 1-929976-19-4 / $12.95 / 2002 / Top Publications Order http://toppub.com http://www.amazon.com |
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Catnapping by Gay Toltl Kinman in Murder in Vegas: New Crime Tales of Gambling and Desperation. Edited by Michael Connelly. NY: St. Martin's Press, March 2005. ISBN 076-530739-1 hbk $24.95. ISBN 076-530740-5 pbk $14.95. Order http://www.amazon.com |
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Spyder's Plant by Gay Toltl Kinman and Jill Cogen in Gone Coastal: A Mystery Anthology. Compiled and edited by K. M. Kavanagh & Margaret Searles. 2006 / Seven Sisters Press ISBN 0-9771246-0-4 trade paper $14.99. Order http://www.sevensisterspress.com |
| MYSTERY SHORT STORIES in MAGAZINES | |
| The Sorrento Setup by Gay Toltl Kinman in handheldcrime, March 2002. Free from http://handheldcrime.com Reprinted in Crime and Suspense, December 2005. Free from http://www.crimeandsuspense.com |
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| Coyote's Find by Gay Toltl Kinman in Detective Mystery Stories, February 2003 DERRINGER AWARD NOMINATION! Order from 504 East Morris St., Seymour TX 76380 / $6.30 fadingshadows@juno.com |
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| Ballet Exercises by Gay Toltl Kinman in Shred of Evidence February 2003 Free from http://shredofevidence.com |
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| Death in Russia by Gay Toltl Kinman in Detective Mystery Stories, June 2003 Order from 504 East Morris St., Seymour TX 76380 / $6.30 fadingshadows@juno.com |
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| The Corpse Flower by Gay Toltl Kinman in EWG Presents: Without A Clue, June 2003 |
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| Nothing Personal by Gay Toltl Kinman in Orchard Press Mysteries, June 2003 Free from http://orchardpressmysteries.com |
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| Blown Away by Gay Toltl Kinman in Futures, Jan-Feb-Mar, 2004 Order from http://www.fmam.biz $10.75 |
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| A Darkened House by Gay Toltl Kinman in Shots Magazine, Summer 2004 Free from http://www.shotsmag.co.uk |
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| Truck Stop by Gay Toltl Kinman in Christopher Gooch's Emystery Ezine, March, 2005 Free from subscription http://www.christophergooch.com |
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| Fire Drill by Gay Toltl Kinman in Crime and Suspense, October 2005 Free subscription http://www.crimeandsuspense.com |
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| Body and Blood by Gay Toltl Kinman in FMAM (Future Mystery Anthology Magazine), March/April 2006 http://www.twilighttimesbooks.com/fmam/Mar06contents.html |
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| Majestic 12 by Gay Toltl Kinman in Mysterical-E, Winter 2006-2007 http://www.mystericale.com  |
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| NON-FICTION | |
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Desserticide II aka Just Desserts and Deathly Advice Co-edited by Gay Toltl Kinman ISBN 0- 9679037-0X / $12.99 / 2000 / No Crime Unpublished. Order http://www.sistersincrimela.com http://www.amazon.com |
| Deathly Sweet Chocolate And Caramel Cake by Gay Toltl Kinman in A Second Helping of Murder: More Diabolically Delicious Recipes from Contemporary Mystery Writers. Edited by Jo Grossman, and Robert Weibezahl. Scottsdale, AZ; Poisoned Pen Press, 2003 ISBN 1-59058-077-X $19.95 Order http://www.poisonedpenpress.com |
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| BSP Tip by Gay Toltl Kinman in Creating Buzz. Compiled by M. Diane Vogt. 2004 Free from http://www.mdianevogt.com |
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| Shameless Promotion for Brazen Hussies 2 compiled by Gay Toltl Kinman and Claire McNab Sisters in Crime, 2004 Order SINC, POB 442124, Lawrence KS 66044-8933 $15. http://www.sistersincrimela.com |
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| Marcia Muller Lifetime Achievement: An Appreciation, (interview) by Gay Toltl Kinman in Bouchercon 36 (Program Book),2005 |
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| PLAYS PRODUCED | |
| Kinman, Gay Toltl. "The Wicked Well," production, Allied Arts Association Theatre Arts Group, Cambria, CA, August 1-23, 1997. | |
| Kinman, Gay Toltl. "The Thief," production in Murder, Mystery & Intrigue, Lizard Theater, 230 West Main St., Alhambra, CA, May 28, 2006. | |
| Kinman, Gay Toltl. "Death in Russia," production in Murder, Mystery Intrigue, Lizard Theater, 230 West Main St., Alhambra,CA, May 28, 2006. | |
| Kinman, Gay Toltl. "Mystery in a Small Theater ," production in Murder, Mystery & Intrigue, Lizard Theater, 230 West Main St., Alhambra, CA, August 25-September 1, 2006. | |
| Kinman, Gay Toltl. "The Mystery Writer ," production in Murder, Mystery Intrigue, Lizard Theater, 230 West Main St., Alhambra,CA, November 10-12, 2006. | |
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