Welcome to another exciting episode of The Authors Porch Podcast! This week, CJ sits down with Claudia Hagadus Long, a talented and versatile author known for her captivating historical novels and engaging mystery series. They dive into Claudia’s latest book, Murder without a Duck, and explore her journey as a writer, her inspirations, and what makes her stories resonate with readers.
In This Episode:
📖 Meet Claudia Hagadus Long
Author of 8 novels spanning historical fiction and mystery.
Lawyer, weaver, passionate cook, and storyteller living in Northern California wine country.
Her work includes historical novels set in 1690s Mexico, contemporary Zara and Lilly mysteries, and a novella about women in the 1920 San Francisco labor movement.
🦆 Murder without a Duck
The first book in Claudia’s new Simpato Mystery Series.
An “edge-of-cozy” mystery featuring Salvia Devine, a temporarily-suspended lawyer navigating scary and funny twists that are sure to delight readers.
Claudia shares her inspirations, writing process, and the unique blend of humor and suspense in her storytelling.
🌟 Writing Wisdom and Insights
Balancing multiple genres and weaving personal passions into writing.
Crafting characters and settings that transport readers into rich, immersive worlds.
Building a writing career that spans historical fiction and mystery while staying true to her creative voice.
Where to Find Claudia Hagadus Long:
📚 Website: claudiahlong.com
📖 Facebook: @claudialongauthor
📷 Instagram, Threads & BlueSky: @claudiahlong
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