CLICK HERE to see an article on page 2 of the March 2013 "Mug Shots" part of the Clues newsletter from the Mystery Writers of America Midwest:

How does Jessie Chandler write?
Under pressure and with an eye
toward making people laugh

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CrimeFictionLover.com gave Bingo Barge Murder a great mention regarding the most unusual ways for a character to be offed:

CLICK HERE

Happy New Year! Hopefully 2013 will find more peace, more love, more health and happiness for everyone. 2012 has been a rough year for lots of people, and I wasn't sad to wave it goodbye at midnight. I wish for all lots of squishy hugs and smiles in the new year.

Click on the doggie to see the article that Fozzy Bear wrote!

I'm so excited to receive the first recommendation for the next novel, which will be out in a few months. Here's what amazing author Catriona McPherson has to say about it:

CLICK HERE to read the one at Rainbow Book Reviews.

CLICK HERE to read the one at Lambda Literary Review.

CLICK HERE to read the one at The Mystery Reader Review.
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I finally got my errant webmistress to post pictures from the GCLS conference.

CLICK HERE to see the pix!
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I attended the Golden Crown Literary Convention in June and received the Ann Bannon Popular Choice Award. EB Boatner covered the event for Lavender Magazine.

CLICK HERE to read the article!
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"Hide and Snake Murder is fast paced and witty. It is peopled with wonderfully colorful characters, making it a strong second novel in the Shay O'Hanlan Capers series."

From The Mystery Reader

"Full of larger than life characters and madcap situations, Hide and Snake Murder will appeal to fans of comic mysteries… A lively plot keeps things moving as Shay and her friends chase the bad guys (or is it the other way around) back to Minnesota and a final showdown."

From Mystery Lovers Review

"Chandler's accidental detective Shay O'Hanlon reappears for her second outing in this delightful screwball comedy. What happens when a snake stuffed with money is stolen and taken to New Orleans on vacation? Improbable, yes, but hilarious nonetheless, this entertaining mystery will take you places you've never been. Chandler's zany imagination is well-worth the price of admission here."

From Library Journal

"The sophomore outing for lesbian coffee shop owner Shay (Bingo Barge Murder) and her entourage of loveable and multigenerational characters is just right for those looking for a madcap romp. Think Rita Lakin and Don Bruns for compatible authors."

From Kirkus:

"A misfit crew band together in an antic misadventure… along the way, the group ends up mixed up with a crooked cop, a group of circus performers, and a powerful drug lord… Fans of Chandler will appreciate the character development and sense of humor."

From Publishers Weekly:

"In Chandler’s rip-roaring sequel to Bingo Barge Murder (2011), [f]ans of comic cozies are in for a wild, enjoyable ride."

From Crimespree Magazine:

"This is a fast-moving tale... Great cast of characters along with Kate and Shay's girlfriend JT, and Shay's four-legged drooling, long-tongued Dawg. Lots of laughs."

CLICK HERE to read blurbs and reviews about the first book (Bingo Barge Murder) in the Shay O'Hanlon Series!

X A crime fiction anthology, Writes of Spring, is set for an April release with the launch party on April 7, 2012, 12:00-4:PM, at Once Upon A Crime Mystery Bookstore in Minneapolis. It's being published by Nodin Press. My story is called "Sweet Spring Revenge."

CLICK HERE to find out more at the Once Upon A Crime website.

Advance Praise for Hide and Snake Murder

"Jessie Chandler doesn't just write twists in this novel, she writes twists within twists. Scaly thugs, venomous crime bosses, and the mingled scents of jasmine and gunsmoke constrict tighter and tighter around tenacious Shay as she follows the mystery to its surprising conclusion. Hide and Snake Murder is a unique story of zany friendship, tentative romance, and the deadly face of today's underworld." ~Elizabeth Sims, author of The Rita Farmer Mysteries and The Lillian Byrd Crime Series

"After reading her novels, I've come to believe Jessie Chandler is the illegitimate child of Dorothy Parker and Raymond Chandler. She's funny - and she's good!" ~Lori L. Lake, author of The Gun Series and The Public Eye Series

"Wild and wacky Hide and Snake Murder will keep readers guessing all the way to a slam bang finale." ~Carolyn Hart, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity award-winning author of over three dozen mystery and suspense novels

"Jessie Chandler makes me laugh. A talented storyteller with a deft hand at pacing, she writes rollicking, raucous adventures that are sure to entertain." ~Julie Hyzy, bestselling author of the Manor House Mysteries and White House Chef Mystery series

"Hide and Snake Murder takes us to the beginning and end of the Mississippi, New Orleans and Minneapolis, capturing the quirky charm of both cities. It's a rollicking read with an entertaining cast of funny and fascinating characters. You won't be able to turn the pages fast enough." ~J.M. Redmann, author of the Goldie award-winning book Water Mark, a Micky Knight Mystery.

New Feature Article about Yours Truly

There's a feature article at ABC Newspapers about my book and me! Woooweeeee.....go and see! CLICK HERE

Mary Ann Grossman at the Pioneer Press approves!

"Shay O'Hanlon is Minnesota's newest sleuth, and her adventures will make great summer reading... As with all satisfying mystery series, Chandler gives readers an appealing cast of core characters who will give her material for future books." More here: Pioneer Press, Entertainment Section, May 15, 2011

Good reviews have
come in for Bingo Barge Murder!

CLICK HERE to read blurbs and reviews about the first book in the Shay O'Hanlon Series!