Author Archives: Brenda Buchanan

I was honored to be part of a terrific panel at the inaugural Local Authors Showcase at the Scarborough Public Library this evening.  I was glad for the chance to talk with readers about Quick Pivot, and excited to hear about the books … Continue reading →

I am pleased and excited to pull back the curtain on the stunning cover for the second book in my Joe Gale Mystery Series, Cover Story. Heeeeeere it is: Here’s a sneak preview of the plot: Maine newspaper reporter Joe Gale … Continue reading →

On Friday May 15, the launch of Quick Pivot was celebrated with a party at Rí Rá, an Irish pub on the Portland waterfront.  We had a rollicking time sending my debut novel down the ways.  Many family members were in … Continue reading →

I was transported last night back to the Central Massachusetts paper mill town where I was raised. It was the early 1970s and the community was in the middle of a long strike. My parents didn’t work in the mills … Continue reading →

This weekend was the second Maine Crime Wave conference, and it was a blast.  Maine has an embarrassment of riches in the crime writing world, and some of the best in the business were on hand this weekend. There was a lot to learn, … Continue reading →

This morning’s beach walk turned out to be what I think of as Spring Shift Day, when the tilt of the earth in this northern clime finally hit a convincing tipping point.  I breathed deeply, pulling the notably softer salt air … Continue reading →

It’s Maine and it’s February, which means it’s often cold and frequently snowing. This month has been off the charts cold and snow-wise, but if you let the weather coop you up inside, you miss a lot. Case in point: today’s beach walk. Virtually … Continue reading →

In 2015, after a lifetime of working at this goal in one way or another, my first novel will be published.  I’ve been waiting for a couple of weeks for the right day to officially reveal the cover of Quick Pivot.  New Year’s Day … Continue reading →