A CUTE LITTLE MURDER was featured in the The New York Times’ monthly review roundup of mystery novels! Columnist Sarah Weinman called my latest book one of two “supremely entertaining” April releases that combine romantic comedy and mystery. My favorite quote: “Harper concocts a delightful mystery with some real steel to it.” I am rudely proud of this! I've written quite a few titles and this is the first one to receive attention from the New York Times. And if you haven’t pi

The "Peach and Knife Club" references will finally make sense! (Yes, the official club buttons and stickers are still vaguely threatening, but I embrace my sinister whimsy.) A CUTE LITTLE MURDER is now available wherever books are sold, in print, eBook and audio! The amazing Amanda Ronconi narrates. My second murder mystery is "light and charming" according to Publisher's Weekly. The Library Journal says it offers "quaint charm and humor." OUR STORY As teens, Harlow Dra

' Tirzah Price and I are heading back to Schuler Books Grand Rapids for the launch of my new murder mystery, A CUTE LITTLE MURDER. The delightful store staff is brave enough to host us once again at 6:30 pm April 21. We will discuss writing, plotting mysteries and "how many reference books about creepy=but-helpful subjects is too many?" We'll sign books and hand out our usual array of bookmarks, buttons, stickers and and other goodies. A CUTE LITTLE MURDER is my second-ever

I am going to be causing trouble throughout the Midwest this spring as A CUTE LITTLE MURDER is launched on an unsuspecting public! As is tradition, my new murder mystery will "premiere" at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids on April 21, with my favorite conversation partner, Tirzah Price! We’ll talk about storytelling and suspicious research subjects and sign books! Admission is free but pre registration helps us plan. To pre-register, click here. AND , I’ll be joining an amazing