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I am the publisher of Kings River Life Magazine and Mysteryrat's Maze Podcast. I also write the Tower District Mystery Series. Find all links on our Linktree https://linktr.ee/kingsriverlife

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Q&A With Nate Curlott From Clue Coming To Fresno by Lorie Lewis HamFresno Lexus Broadway in Fresno is presenting Clue at the Saroyan Theatre March 14-15. Recently, KRL had the opportunity to interview cast member Nate Curlott, who plays Colonel Must...

Up on KRL last night an interview with one of the cast members of "Clue" coming to the Saroyan Theatre this week, presented by Broadway in Fresno kingsriverlife.com/03/10/qa-wit... #theatre #Fresno 🎭

11.03.2026 15:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery Current & Coming Attractions: March 2026 by Victoria FairI know the groundhog predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but I think he forgot to tell Michigan. It's 55 degrees out, and the sun is bearing the full strength of its beauty on my face wi...

Up on KRL this week the latest Mystery Coming Attractions from Victoria Fair kingsriverlife.com/03/07/myster... #cozymystery #booksky #mystery πŸ’™πŸ“š

09.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cold Water, Warm Community: The Spirit of the Fresno Polar Plunge by Molly Eide MarquezFor the past few years, I have helped coordinate an event where perfectly reasonable adults put on costumes, line up at the edge of frigid water, and willingly run straight in.

Up on KRL this week an article about this year's Fresno Polar Plunge kingsriverlife.com/03/07/cold-w... #polarplunge #Fresno

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Ani-Me Con 14.0 & Local Artist Teddy Sayachack by Lorie Lewis HamIt is once again time for Ani-Me Con in Fresno and I can't wait. It will be taking place at the Fresno Fairgrounds on March 14 and 15. It is two days filled with fun for those of us ...

Up on KRL this week an interview with local artist Teddy Sayachak who will be at this year's Ani-Me Con happening next weekend kingsriverlife.com/03/07/ani-me... #animeconFresno #art

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Review and ebook giveaway of "Embroidered Lies and Alibis" by Lois Winston www.krlnews.com/2026/03/embr... #cozymystery #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

09.03.2026 15:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Twelve Months By Jim Butcher: Review/Giveaway by Lorie Lewis Ham I have been a big fan of the Dresden Files books by Jim Butcher ever since the beginning. It is one of my all time favorite book series. I love the mystery/urban fantasy combo and n...

Review and giveaway of "Twelve Months" by Jim Butcher kingsriverlife.com/03/07/twelve... #fantasybook #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

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Buried in the Sand By J.C. Kenney: Review/Giveaway by Tracy CondieAfter reading this fourth installment of the Elmo Simpson Mystery series, I have come to the conclusion that Florida-based cozies must include creative and comical characters and that a...

Review and ebook giveaway of "Buried in the Sand" by J.C. Kenney kingsriverlife.com/03/07/buried... @jckenney.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

09.03.2026 15:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Case of the Murdered Muckraker By Rob Osler: Review/Giveaway by Sarah Erwin The Case of the Murdered Muckraker is book two in the Harriet Morrow Investigates series by Rob Osler. While this entry could be read as a standalone, readers who enjoy historical myste...

Review and giveaway of "The Case of the Murdered Muckraker" by Rob Osler kingsriverlife.com/03/07/the-ca... #mystery #booksky @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social @roboslerwriter.bsky.social πŸ’™πŸ“š

09.03.2026 15:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Festival Review: Bloody Fairytales by Lorie Lewis Ham Rogue is sadly over for 2026, but I got one last show in yesterday and wanted to share so you can add this performer to your list for 2027. Bloody Fairytales with Paul Stickland wa...

Rogue Festival is over, but I have one last review to share & I highly recommend that you put this performer on your list to check out at the 2027 Rogue if he comes back. Here is my review of "Bloody Fairytales" with Paul Strickland kingsriverlife.com/03/08/rogue-... @talkingpaul.bsky.social

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Rogue Show Reviews: The Real Black Swann/Once More, Before I Go/The Osteotones by Terrance McArthur Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews-The Real Black Swann/Once More, Before I Go, and The Osteotones. Find the rest of our Rogue coverage, including many more reviews, in ou...

Just when you thought we were done, here are 3 more Rogue Festival show reviews up on KRL! This time we have reviews of "The Real Black Swann" with Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, "Once More, Before I Go" with Jayne Day, and "The Osteotones" kingsriverlife.com/03/06/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social

06.03.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Rogue Festival is back tonight for it's second weekend. KRL posted a BUNCH of reviews the last few days, be sure to check them out as you plan the rest of your Rogue. There are so many great shows out there kingsriverlife.com/category/are...

05.03.2026 17:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Show Reviews: Dysfunction: A New Musical in Concert/Janice Noga Sings by Terrance McArthur Here are two more Rogue Festival reviews, with hopefully a few more to come this weekend-Dysfunction and Janice Noga Sings. Find the rest of our Rogue coverage, with hopefully a f...

Just up on KRL 2 more Rogue Festival show reviews--the last for now. We have "Dysfunction: A New Musical in Concert"/"Janice Noga Sings" kingsriverlife.com/03/04/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social #RogueFestival

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Rogue Show Reviews: Wikipedilove/Watch Night with the Black Patti/Fugue by Terrance McArthur Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews, with a few more still to come-Wikipedilove, Watch Night with the Black Patti, and Fugue. Find the rest of our Rogue coverage, with many...

Just up on KRL three more Rogue Festival show reviews. This time we have "Wikipedilove" with Noam Osband, "Watch Night with the Black Patti", and "Fugue" with Kate McKnight kingsriverlife.com/03/04/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @katemcknight.bsky.social #Fresno #TowerDistrict

04.03.2026 22:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Show Reviews: Electric Confessions, I Am Revolutions/Fresno Writers Live/As It Happens and Other Fairy Tales by Mallory Moad & Chelsea Jones Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews, with still a few more to come-Electric Confessions: I Am Revolution, Fresno Writers Live: Fresno State Creative Writing, and...

Just up on KRL three more Rogue Festival show reviews! These are for "Electric Confessions: I Am Revolutions" with Eve Reiland, "Fresno Writers Live", and "As It Happens and Other Fairy Tales" kingsriverlife.com/03/04/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @fresnostatecah.bsky.social #RogueFestival

04.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A Martin Dockery Trio of Rogue Shows: The Review, The Stakeout, & Wanderlust by Lorie Lewis Ham This is KRL’s 16th year of covering the Rogue Festival. In the beginning, I spent most of my time manning the KRL website, coordinating our reviewers, and posting reviews. Now the ...

Just up on KRL the last of our Rogue Festival reviews for today! This is a review of all 3 of Martin Dockery's shows this year-"The Review", "The Stakeout", and "Wanderlust." All must see shows! kingsriverlife.com/03/03/a-mart... @roguefestival.bsky.social #RogueFestival #Fresno #TowerDistrict 🎭

03.03.2026 23:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Show Reviews: Tea TIME/69, Emil Amok’s Trump Derangement Syndrome/Jaguar Bennett: Sweetness and Light by Mallory Moad & Terrance McArthur Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews, with many more to come between now and the second weekend-Tea TIME, 69, Emil Amok’s Trump Derangement Syndrome, and Jagu...

MORE Rogue Festival show reviews! This time we have reviews of "Tea TIME", "69, Emil Amok’s Trump Derangement Syndrome", and "Jaguar Bennett: Sweetness and Light". We also have a mention of last night's 16th Annual Beatdown Slam kingsriverlife.com/03/03/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social

03.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Show Reviews: S’Will 2026/What You Lifted/Cassini LIVE by Terrance McArthur Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews, with still many more to come between now and the second weekend-S’Will, What You Lifted, and Cassini LIVE. Find the rest of our Rogue c...

Just up on KRL more Rogue Festival show reviews! This time we have reviews of "S’Will", "What You Lifted", and "Cassini LIVE" kingsriverlife.com/03/03/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @claudioslaso.bsky.social #RogueFestival2026 #Fresno #TowerDistrict #theatre #music #film 🎭

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Rogue Show Reviews: Andre’s Cabaway Day Majeek!/Spilled Dictators/We Will Rise by Mallory Moad & Lorie Lewis Ham Here are three more Rogue Festival reviews, with many more to come between now and the second weekend-Andre’s Cabaway Day Majeek!, Spilled Dictators, and We Will Rise...

Just up on KRL 3 more of our Rogue Festival reviews are up, with many more to come this week. We have reviews of "Andre’s Cabaway Day Majeek!", "Spilled Dictators", and "We Will Rise" kingsriverlife.com/03/02/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @urheretheater.com #RogueFestival2026 #Fresno

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Queer Mystery Coming Attractions: March 2026 by Matt Lubbers-MooreThe history of crime fiction is filled with trailblazers, but few figures represent as many firsts or as much quiet influence as Nikki Baker, creator of Virginia β€œGinny” Kelly, th...

Latest #QueerMystery Coming Attractions kingsriverlife.com/02/28/queer-... #LGBTQIA #booksky @mattlmoore.bsky.social @keiranorth.bsky.social @meredithdoench.bsky.social @tkiramadden.bsky.social @chaseconnorbooks.bsky.social @nikatnyte.bsky.social @vikkipatis.bsky.social @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social

02.03.2026 17:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Great Food Search: Sanger Country CafΓ© by Terrance Mc ArthurSanger, California, is a friendly little city nestled in the heart of Fresno County’s Blossom Trail. February and March are a good time to visit, and any time is a good time to ea...

Don't miss the latest Great Food Search from Terrance Mc Arthur, this one about the Sanger Country Cafe kingsriverlife.com/02/28/great-... #greatfoodsearch #Sanger #food

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Jackie Dale-TheCatMother/Cat Trapper: New β€œKittyCar”/Frequent Flyer at the Vet/Never-Ending TNR by Jackie DaleThe exciting news this month is that I was able to purchase a small SUV to help in the transport of cats. The 2001 Isuzu Rodeo is in spectacular condition and I think I got a very good d...

Don't miss the latest cat rescue adventures from Jackie Dale kingsriverlife.com/02/28/jackie... #animalrescue #cats #pets πŸˆβ€β¬›

02.03.2026 17:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review and ebook giveaway of "Mastermind For Murder" by Leslie Langtry www.krlnews.com/2026/02/mast... @gemmahalliday.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

02.03.2026 17:00 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Review and ebook giveaway of "Teddy Bears and Ghostly Lairs" by Heather Weidner www.krlnews.com/2026/02/tedd... @heatherweidner.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

02.03.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mystery Short Story: Block 16 Blues Mystery Short Story: Block 16 Blues

Up this week a #mystery #shortstory by Barbara Ristine kingsriverlife.com/02/28/myster...

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The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor By Lucy Connelly: Review/Giveaway by Tracy CondieIf you are a fan of Lucy Connelly’s character, Doc Emilia, from the Scottish Isle Mystery series then you are sure to enjoy β€œmeeting” Professor Gwen Griifith. This is a great start to a...

Review and giveaway of "The Curious Case of the Poisoned Professor" by Lucy Connelly kingsriverlife.com/02/28/the-cu... @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social @candacehavens.bsky.social #cozymystery #booksky πŸ’™πŸ“š

02.03.2026 16:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Eleanor and the South Beach Murders By Ellen Yardley: Review/Giveaway/Interview by Sarah E. BurrThis was my first time sleuthing alongside Eleanor Roosevelt and Kay Thompson, and boy, did I have fun! Ellen Yardley teleports readers to 1951 Miami for a mystery that sparkles with A...

Review and giveaway of "Eleanor and the South Beach Murders" by Ellen Yardley, along with an interesting interview with Ellen kingsriverlife.com/02/28/eleano... @kensingtonbooks.bsky.social #mystery #booksky #historical #writing πŸ’™πŸ“š

02.03.2026 16:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rogue Show Reviews: Improvised Comedic Theater/Saving Throw VS Fresno by Chelsea Jones & Lorie Lewis Ham Here are two more Rogue Festival reviews-Improvised Comedic Theater with Brian's Beard, and Saving Throw VS Fresno with Shane "Scurvy" Spears. Find the rest of our R...

Just up on KRL two more Rogue Festival show reviews! We have "Improvised Comedic Theater" with Brian’s Beard, and "Saving Throw VS Fresno" with Shane Scurvy Spears. kingsriverlife.com/03/01/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @shanescurvyspears.bsky.social #RogueFestival #Fresno #TowerDistrict

01.03.2026 20:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Rogue Festival Show Review: David Spencer Life Reflection Songs by Terrance McArthur David Spencer grew up in Fresno, writes gentle reminiscences on Facebook, and composes songs that are, at turns, heartfelt, incisive, pictures of the past, and funny. For 15 years...

Just up on KRL another Rogue Festival show review. This one for "David Spencer: Life Reflection Songs" kingsriverlife.com/02/28/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social #RogueFestival2026 #music #Fresno #TowerDistrict

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Rogue Festival Show Review: Man Cave Vol. 1 and 2 by Terrance McArthur & Mallory MoadHere are the first of our Rogue Festival show reviews-Man Cave Volumes 1 and 2 by Timothy Mooney. Watch for many more of our Rogue show reviews going up over the ne...

Just up on KRL the first of our Rogue Festival show reviews! We have a review of "Man Cave Vol 1" and "Man Cave Vol 2" with Timothy Mooney kingsriverlife.com/02/28/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social @timmooneyrep.bsky.social #RogueFestival #Fresno #TowerDistrict

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Rogue Performer Previews: Noam Osband/Emil Amok/Erika MacDonald/Barbara Brady by Noam Osband, Emil Amok Guillermo, Erika MacDonald & Barbara BradyHere are 4 more of our Rogue Festival Performer Preview articles--these are for Wikipedilove, 69: Emil Amok’s Trump Derangement Synd...

The last of the Rogue Festival performer preview articles are up on KRL! In this post we have guest posts by Noam Osband, Emil Amok, Erika MacDonald and Barbara Brady about their shows! kingsriverlife.com/02/23/rogue-... @roguefestival.bsky.social #RogueFestival #TowerDistrit #Fresno 🎭

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