by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. There’s a whole subsection of scientific and psychological research on the human brain’s fascination with—and need for—stories. It’s how we learn, how we grow, how we hone our empathy skills for situations we... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. My gift to myself this new year is that I’m going to learn when I need to make adjustments to a situation to be happy and healthy and not constantly feeling like I’m... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. Every word for itself. I’ve said it a million times, usually behind a smile as I answer a question about juggling three little ones and more than twice that many novels. It’s still... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. “Where do you get your ideas?” It’s a question most of the writers I know hear often. And usually, my answers about my Nichelle Clarke crime thrillers involve some amalgamation of events I... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. There’s something magical about snow. I grew up in north central Texas, so snow days were about as common as pajamas at a holiday ball. Here in the Richmond area, we usually get... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. The holiday season is officially upon us, y’all. Raise your hand if just the thought of December makes you feel overwhelmed. You are not alone. But I have a couple of simple, super-busy-mom... Continue reading

Today the Femmes are welcoming our newest member, LynDee Walker, with an interview. Readers, meet LynDee. Dean: Welcome to the Femmes, LynDee. What was the first mystery you ever read? I’m going to go with the first Encyclopedia Brown book,... Continue reading

by LynDee Walker of the Femmes Fatales. Donna here, just briefly to say the Femmes Fatales are excited to welcome another new Femme: LynDee Walker. I've enjoyed LynDee's work since reading Front Page Fatality, which was nominated for the Agatha... Continue reading