Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, "I'm sorry. What'd you say your name was again?" — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
I came to writing mysteries through poetry and still think that a well-constructed mystery is very much like a well-constructed sonnet. Both are artificial… — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
“dutifully stepped forward with her hand extended. “Hello, I’m Sigrid Harald and you are—?” “Mavis Trogden,” the woman said, beaming. “Mavis Rainey, that was.… — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
“Okay,” I say at last. “But you have to teach me how to do animals. I can’t keep myself from wilting when I’m a… — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
Every time we start thinking we're the center of the universe, the universe turns around and says with a slightly distracted air, "I'm sorry.… — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
“Oh, and last week? I changed into a tiger and scared Tommy Bertram so bad he wet his pants. Wait’ll he sees my dragon.” — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
I get very cranky when interrupted. I snap at people, sigh dramatically and slam my door shut. — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
In this vivid depiction of the wiseguys and poor sods who drift through his flawed hero's bar, Con Lehane also shows us their modest… — Margaret Maron Copy Share Image
