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V. M. Burns

V. M. Burns
V. M. Burns is the author of the Mystery Bookshop series, as well as many other works. Her latest book is A Tourist's Guide to Murder, now out from Kensington Books. Burns was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. She currently resides in Tennessee with her two poodles, Coco and Kenzie. Valerie is a member of Mystery Writers of America and a lifetime member of Sisters in Crime. Readers can visit her website at vmburns.com.


Relating to Diverse Characters: The Common Denominator

Unless you're reading an autobiographical novel, you won't find a character exactly like you. But as humans, there are shared experiences that unite us.

August 29, 2022  By V. M. Burns
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Now, More Than Ever, Is the Time for 'Escapist Fiction'

The need for escape over the past year has blurred the lines of an already hazy demarcation between literature and genre fiction.

February 1, 2021  By V. M. Burns
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The Timeless Joys of Pet Cozies

Because every amateur sleuth needs a dog or a cat, or both.

November 27, 2019  By V. M. Burns
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The Irrepressible Allure of the
Wedding Cozy

7 Cozies That Explore the True Meaning of "Till Death Do You Part"

May 3, 2019  By V. M. Burns
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The Coziest Bookstore Mysteries Around

6 Cozy Series Perfect For Bibliophiles

November 27, 2018  By V. M. Burns
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