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Jane K. Cleland is the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques Mysteries, which have been referred to as an Antiques Roadshow for mystery fans. Her first novel, Consigned to Death, was a finalist for the Agatha, David, and Macavity Awards for Best First Novel. The second in the series is Deadly Appraisal, and the third is Antiques to Die For, released in April 2008 [all by St. Martin's Minotaur]. In April, 2009, Killer Keepsakes, will be released (stay tuned for more information!)

Jane used to own a rare book and antiques store in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and now lives in New York City with her husband. Jane is the president of the Mystery Writers of America , New York Chapter and the chair of the Wolfe Pack's literary awards .



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    My Blog

    Staging the Scene: The Story Behind the New York Times Story

    Each Sunday, The New York Times' Real Estate section showcases a city residence. The feature is called "Habitat" and the articles don't merely profile a residence; rather, the stories discuss how the ...
    Posted by on Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:04:00 GMT

    Janes Favorite Building in New York

    When I stand on my  balcony, I can see the United Nations, the East River, the famous  Pepsi sign, and Egypt, Nigeria, and Kuwait's missions to the U.N.  But most of the time, that's no...
    Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:32:00 GMT

    The Garden is Lush

    Listen to the BlogcastThe Garden is Lush As many of you know,  I love to garden. I'm not a master gardener like Rosemary  Harris, nor am I even a weekend gardener. I put flowers in  the...
    Posted by on Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:26:00 GMT

    Janes Guest of Honor Interview: Cool Questions

    Listen to the BlogcastJane's Guest of Honor Interview:  Cool QuestionsAs the guest of  honor at this year's Deadly Ink Mystery Conference, I was  interviewed by author Cheryl Solimini.H...
    Posted by on Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:06:00 GMT

    What Kind of Horse Are You?

    Listen to the BlogcastI'm not a clothes  horse. I select outfits for comfort, not style. In other words, I'm  a comfort horse.When  I was twelve, my father told me that he would gladly ...
    Posted by on Wed, 21 May 2008 17:43:00 GMT

    Gravitas for Cozy Gals

    Listen to the BlogcastAt the recent mystery conference, Left Coast Crime, I moderated a panel entitled,  "What’s My Niche? Cozies With a Theme." As the author of the Josie Prescott Antiques...
    Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 12:21:00 GMT

    Check out this event: Left Coast Crime Panel Discussion Podasts (3/2008)

    Hosted By: Jane ClelandWhen: Sunday Mar 30, 2008 Where: http://www.janecleland.net/podcasts/podcasts.htmDescription: Jane Cleland
    Posted by on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 13:03:00 GMT

    Check out this event: Book Launch for ANTIQUES TO DIE FOR

    Hosted By: Jane ClelandWhen: Thursday Apr 17, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Partners & Crime44 Greenwich Avenue (corner of Charles near Sixth)New York, New York|Description:Book Launch of ANTIQUES TO DIE...
    Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 07:41:00 GMT

    TRAILER -- ANTIQUES TO DIE FOR


    Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:13:00 GMT

    Finding My Way: Thoughts on Plotting

    Listen to the BlogcastIn Antiques to Die For, the third Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery, I wrote without an outline. Boy, was that a mistake. Twenty-twenty hindsight and all that. Writing without an o...
    Posted by on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:33:00 GMT