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Peter Abrahams

Peter Abrahams, who writes under the pen name Spencer Quinn, is the bestselling author of eight Chet and Bernie mystery series, as well as the #1 New York Times bestselling Bowser and Birdie series for middle-grade readers. He lives on Cape Cod with his wife Diana—and dogs Audrey and Pearl. Keep up with him by visiting SpenceQuinn.com.

On Writing a Dog Mystery and Finding the Secret to Happiness

Peter Abrahams has found that writing mysteries from the goodnatured perspective of a pet is the key to life-long optimism.

Learning to Write
From My Mother

Some writers are self-taught. Some go to school. And some learn from family what it means to craft a story.

August 24, 2020 By Peter Abrahams

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