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University of Chicago student newspaper, The Chicago Maroon, article on THE CASE OF THE MURDERED MUCKRAKER  Read article

THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID is a finalist for the 2026 Lambda Literary Award (The Lammy) for Best LGBTQ+ Mystery Novel AND the 2026 Sue Feder Memorial Historical / Macavity Award

THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID wins the 2026 Lefty Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel

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THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID is shortlisted for the AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION’S RUSA AWARD in the mystery genre! Read award list

Out with Dan podcast appearance! View here

THE CASE OF THE MURDERED MUCKRAKER is an instant USA Today Bestseller! Feb, 4, 2026!

CrimeReads guest essay, The Greatest Muckrakers of the Progressive Era  Read article

Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW of THE CASE OF THE MURDERED MUCKRAKER  Read review

2025 ANTHONY AWARD WINNER — Cirque du Slay for Best Humorous Novel

Bike Talk Podcast interview THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID Listen to discussion

AudioFile awards THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID an Earphones Award for Best Audiobook. Grateful to narrator Nicol Zanzarella!  Read about it

The New York Times Book Review  (Alida Becker) — Four Rich, Immersive Historical Standout Releases (Feb 28, 2025)  Read review

The Washington Post –5 Best Mystery Novels to Read Now (Winter 2024/2025) MAID  Read article

Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW of THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID  Read review

Historical Novel Society (Editor’s Choice) review of THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID  Read review

WROTE Podcast interview THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID Listen to discussion

First Clue Review of THE CASE OF THE MISSING MAID  Read review

Mystery Hour with Ellery Queen and Alfred Hitchcock podcast reading of MISS DIRECTION  Listen here

Electric Literature The most influential LGBTQ crime novels of the past four years    Read article

MWA Edgar Awards Short Story Nominees Symposium Listen to discussion

Crimereads Guest article: “Cozy Renegades” Read Article

SOMETHING GOOD IS GOING TO HAPPEN–Janet Hutching’s / EQMM Blog: Guest Post: “Can Any Author Write Any Character Regardless of Identity Differences?
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SISTERS IN CRIME Interview with Exec. Dir. Julie Hennrikus
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DEVIL’S CHEW TOY named a Most Influential Mystery of Past 10 Years by Book Riot               Read here

SEATTLE GAY NEWS Review of Devil’s Chew Toy–A MUST READ!
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