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UID:1223-1637398800-1637416800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Arts and Crafts Fair - Howard Lake
DESCRIPTION:I will return to this wonderful event as a vendor with my books!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/arts-and-crafts-fair-howard-lake/
LOCATION:Howard Lake Waverly Winsted High School and Middle School\, 8700 County Road 6 SW\, Howard Lake\, MN\, 55349\, United States
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UID:1258-1637258400-1637262000@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Panel - St. Peter Library
DESCRIPTION:I will join authors Carl Brookins\, John Harrigan\, April Holthaus and Barbara Luker. We’ll talk about our books\, the writing process\, and what inspires us. Please join us!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-panel-st-peter-library/
LOCATION:St. Peter Library\, 601 S Washington Avenue\, Saint Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211027T150000
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UID:1180-1635346800-1635354000@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Guest on Books and Entertainment Radio Network
DESCRIPTION:I will join host Dellani Oaks and Karen Vaughn on Books and Entertainment Radio Network\, https://www.blogtalkradio.com/booksandentertainment. I’m excited for the interview. Please tune in!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/guest-on-books-and-entertainment-radio-network/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T193000
DTSTAMP:20211019T191441Z
CREATED:20210830T230115Z
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UID:1227-1634754600-1634758200@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Panel - Writing Beyond Belief: Capturing the Paranormal in Modern Crime Fiction\,” - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:I will be with fellow authors\, Natalie Fowler\, Rob Jung\, and Timya Owen and it promises to be a fun and spooky evening! The Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81592810570?pwd=eHlRc0VBbnJvRG1ubG5oVWVoZVJYdz09
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-panel-writing-beyond-belief-capturing-the-paranormal-in-modern-crime-fiction-savage/
LOCATION:Savage Library\, 13090 Alabama Avenue\, Savage\, MN\, 55378\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211020T130000
DTSTAMP:20211018T012928Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T012928Z
UID:1261-1634733000-1634734800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk - Buffalo Rotary Club
DESCRIPTION:I will talk about my writing and my books to this dedicated service group.
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-talk-buffalo-rotary-club/
LOCATION:Huikko’s Event Center\, 1207 N Hwy 25\, Buffalo\, MN\, 55313\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211019T203000
DTSTAMP:20211017T213630Z
CREATED:20210812T000613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211017T213630Z
UID:1198-1634670000-1634675400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Talk - "This Writer's Life" - Cokato
DESCRIPTION:I will talk about my books and life as an author. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-talk-cokato-museum/
LOCATION:Cokato Museum and Akerlund Studio\, Community Room at Cokato City Hall 225 Broadway Avenue S\, Cokato\, MN\, MN 55321-0686\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211010T120000
DTSTAMP:20210920T143833Z
CREATED:20210812T000014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T143833Z
UID:1195-1633863600-1633867200@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Women Of Words Event - Virtual Author Panel - ***Cancelled***
DESCRIPTION:I will be with fellow Twin Cities Sisters in Crime authors\, Midge Bubany\, Barbara Deese\, and Jessie Chandler for a lively  discussion on “It’s A Mystery To Me.”
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/women-of-words-event-virtual-author-panel/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211002T150000
DTSTAMP:20210920T144607Z
CREATED:20210627T181757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T144607Z
UID:1166-1633168800-1633186800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Panel and Book Event- Deep Valley Book Festival - Mankato
DESCRIPTION:Coffee with “Cooked to Death” authors panel\, 10:00-11:00 am. Moderator: Rhonda Gilliland. Panelists: Carl Brookins\, Gary Bush\, Kiersten Hall\, Christine Husom\, Chris Norbury and Barbara Schlighting. This program is a ticketed event to cover the costs of food. Tickets will be available to order online in August. A fun morning! I will also have a table with my books until 3:00 pm.
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-panel-deep-valley-book-festival-mankato/
LOCATION:Loose Moose Saloon and Conference Center\, 119 S Front Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20210830T225350Z
CREATED:20210830T221007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T225350Z
UID:1216-1632988800-1633021200@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Book Club - St. Michael
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss “Murder In Winnebago County\,” and it will be a fun evening!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/book-club-st-michael/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T210000
DTSTAMP:20210830T220913Z
CREATED:20210830T220913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T220913Z
UID:1214-1632337200-1632344400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Book Club - Monticello
DESCRIPTION:We will discuss “Murder In Winnebago County\,” and I am looking forward to meeting everyone!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/book-club-monticello/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210918T190000
DTSTAMP:20210812T001942Z
CREATED:20210812T001942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T001942Z
UID:1202-1631966400-1631991600@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Market - Delano
DESCRIPTION:I will be there as a vendor with my books and I know it will be a fun event!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/oktoberfest-market-delano/
LOCATION:MN Oktoberfest – Delano\, 650 River Street N\, Delano\, MN\, 55328\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T200000
DTSTAMP:20210811T222515Z
CREATED:20210719T124419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T222515Z
UID:1176-1631730600-1631736000@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Author Panel "Where History Meets Mystery" - Penn Library - Bloomington
DESCRIPTION:I’ll join fellow Twin Cities Sisters in Crime members Carol Huss\, Cheryl Louis\, and Timya Owens for an in-person discussion on “Where History Meets Mystery.” We will discuss how historical events inspired our stories and researching the past. It will be fun!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-panel-where-history-meets-mystery-penn-library-bloomington/
LOCATION:Penn Lake Library\, 8800 Penn Avenue South\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55431\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210830
DTSTAMP:20210811T222608Z
CREATED:20210423T013525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210811T222608Z
UID:1142-1629936000-1630281599@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Bouchercon Blood on the Bayou - New Orleans - CANCELLED due to Covid
DESCRIPTION:The largest international mystery convention and it will be great to be there in person this year! I will be on a panel on Thursday\, Psychological: Reaching Into The Mind Of A Killer\, with Karen Dionne\, D.M. Barr\, Clare Mackintosh\, Laura McHugh\, Daniel Palmer.
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/bouchercon-blood-on-the-bayou-new-orleans/
LOCATION:Bouchercon\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T210000
DTSTAMP:20210518T124152Z
CREATED:20210518T124152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T124152Z
UID:1153-1629738000-1629752400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Millstream Night Market - St. Joseph
DESCRIPTION:I will join other literary artists in St. Joseph at booths with our books. There will be music and great food\, Look for us next to Krewe Restaurant and the bakery It will be a fun evening and we hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/millstream-night-market-st-joseph/
LOCATION:Millstream Art Festival\, 24 College Avenue\, St. Joseph\, MN\, 56374\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210821T153000
DTSTAMP:20210423T012632Z
CREATED:20210423T012632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210423T012632Z
UID:1139-1629536400-1629559800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Art and Craft Festival - Buffalo
DESCRIPTION:It is the 38th festival and my second year there as a vendor. It is large with a great variety of products. It will be fun!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/art-and-craft-festival-buffalo-2/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T150000
DTSTAMP:20210721T234024Z
CREATED:20210423T011556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T234024Z
UID:1134-1628931600-1628953200@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Northwoods Art and Book Festival - Hackensack
DESCRIPTION:Another wonderful event I look forward. I will have a table with my books\, and hope to see many of you there!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/northwoods-art-and-book-festival-hackensack-2/
LOCATION:Northwoods Art and Book Festival\, 3rd Street and Lake Avenue\, Hackensack\, MN\, 56452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210717T170000
DTSTAMP:20210830T220057Z
CREATED:20210423T005924Z
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UID:1130-1626512400-1626541200@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Art in the Park - Moose Lake
DESCRIPTION:I am looking forward to a return visit to this large\, wonderful event. I’ll have a booth with my books and it will be fun to see old friends and meet new ones.
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/art-in-the-park-moose-lake-2/
LOCATION:Moose Lake City Park\, Downtown Moose Lake\, Moose Lake\, MN\, 55767\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210710T160000
DTSTAMP:20210419T230602Z
CREATED:20210419T225934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T230602Z
UID:1119-1625907600-1625932800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Watercade Art In The Park - Litchfield
DESCRIPTION:It is Litchfield’s 65th Annual Celebration and I am looking forward to a return visit to meet old and new friends and sell some books. Hope to see some of you there!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/watercade-art-in-the-park-litchfield/
LOCATION:Central Park\, Litchfield\, MN\, 55355\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210702T150000
DTSTAMP:20210627T180415Z
CREATED:20210627T180415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T180415Z
UID:1163-1625223600-1625238000@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Book Signing - Book Nook
DESCRIPTION:I will be signing books at the Book Nook\, a quaint store in Delano that specializes in local authors’ book. Stop by of you’re in the area.
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/book-signing-book-nook/
LOCATION:Book Nook\, 113 Bridge Ave East\, Delano\, MN\, 55328\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210616T193000
DTSTAMP:20210830T214108Z
CREATED:20210502T165904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T214108Z
UID:1146-1623866400-1623871800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Sisters in Crime Panel - "Where History Meets Mystery" - Dakota County Library - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Dakota County Library will host a Twin Cities Sisters in Crime Panel\, “Where History Meets Mystery.” It will be a fun discussion and I look forward to joining Barbara Deese\, Sherry Roberts\, and Timya Owens. Here is the link to register\, https://dakotacountylibrary.libcal.com/event/7754006
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/sisters-in-crime-panel-dakota-county-library-venue-tbd/
LOCATION:Dakota County Library – Eagan\, Lost Spur Golf and Event Center\, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway\, Eagan\, MN\, 55121\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T160000
DTSTAMP:20210602T025300Z
CREATED:20210602T021151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T025300Z
UID:1158-1623490200-1623513600@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Craft & Garage Sale - Buffalo
DESCRIPTION:I will be at the 1st Annual Buffalo Community Craft and Garage Sale with my books. A fun new event!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/craft-garage-sale-buffalo/
LOCATION:Buffalo Civic Center\, 1306 County Road 134\, Buffalo\, MN 55313\, MN\, 55313\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210527T120000
DTSTAMP:20210419T230111Z
CREATED:20210419T224657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T230111Z
UID:1117-1622113200-1622116800@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Book Club - Havenwood in Buffalo
DESCRIPTION:It will be fun to meet with residents at Havenwood for a Book Club discussion on A Death In Lionel’s Woods.\n\nA Death in Lionel’s Woods blurb:\n\n\nWhen a woman’s emaciated body is found in a hunter’s woods\, Sergeant Corinne Aleckson is coaxed back into the field to assist Detective Smoke Dawes on the case. It seems the only hope for identifying the woman lies in a photo that was buried with bags of money under her body. Aleckson and Dawes plunge into the investigation that takes them into the world of human smugglers and traffickers\, unexpectedly close to home. All the while\, they are working to uncover the identity of someone who is leaving Corky anonymous messages and pulling pranks at her house. An unpredictable roller coaster ride to the electrifying end.\n\n 
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/book-club-havenwood-in-buffalo/
LOCATION:Havenwood\, Buffalo MN 55313
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T110000
DTSTAMP:20210419T224408Z
CREATED:20200112T011740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T224408Z
UID:981-1621072800-1621076400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Edina Art Studio Presentation - Book Discussion- Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Barbara La Valleur\, International Photojournalist\, Columnist\, and Co-TV Host will interview me about my books with a focus on “A Death In Lionel’s Woods.” I’m excited to be the featured author for this event. \n\nA Death in Lionel’s Woods blurb:\n\n\nWhen a woman’s emaciated body is found in a hunter’s woods\, Sergeant Corinne Aleckson is coaxed back into the field to assist Detective Smoke Dawes on the case. It seems the only hope for identifying the woman lies in a photo that was buried with bags of money under her body. Aleckson and Dawes plunge into the investigation that takes them into the world of human smugglers and traffickers\, unexpectedly close to home. All the while\, they are working to uncover the identity of someone who is leaving Corky anonymous messages and pulling pranks at her house. An unpredictable roller coaster ride to the electrifying end.\n\n 
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/edina-art-studio-presentation-edina/
LOCATION:Edina Art Studio\, 4701 West 64th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55435\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210323T200000
DTSTAMP:20210224T184010Z
CREATED:20210106T164726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T184010Z
UID:1066-1616526000-1616529600@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Wright County Heritage Center Author Talk - Virtual Via Eventbrite
DESCRIPTION:I will discuss the inspiration for my latest book\, the writing process\, do a reading then have a question and answer session. It will be fun and I hope you will join us in this remote adventure! The Eventbrite link available here: https://www.facebook.com/wrightcountyhistoricalmn
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-reading-wright-county-heritage-center-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Wright County Heritage Center\, 2001 Highway 25 N\, Buffalo\, MN\, 55313\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T200000
DTSTAMP:20210224T223633Z
CREATED:20210224T175648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T223633Z
UID:1093-1616094000-1616097600@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Bookstube MN - Guest Author - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:What an honor to be invited back to this great event. I’ll discuss my books with a sneak preview of the new releases this fall. And look forward to any questions you may have. Here is the link to register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeioqz4rE9V0e2B-0eoQ4NqlixQ0931s \n 
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/bookstube-mn-guest-author-virtual/
LOCATION:Bookstube MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210318T103000
DTSTAMP:20210224T181434Z
CREATED:20210224T151906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T181434Z
UID:1090-1616061600-1616063400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:KRWC Radio Book Club Spotlight - Live Radio or Online
DESCRIPTION:I am the guest author and will discuss “Snow Way Out\,” first in the Snow Globe Shop Series. Fun! KRWC Radio\, AM 1360 in Wright County Minnesota. The station is streamed online and the podcast will be in their website archives\, http://krwc1360.com
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/krwc-radio-book-club-spotlight-radio-or-online/
LOCATION:KRWC Radio for Wright County\, Buffalo\, MN\, 55313\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T193000
DTSTAMP:20210224T223746Z
CREATED:20200113T010441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T223746Z
UID:995-1614277800-1614281400@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:"This Writer's Life" Author Talk - Lake City Library - Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:I’ll speak about my books\, the writing process\, road to publishing\, and answer any questions people have. I’m looking forward to a return visit–even though it’s a virtual one–to beautiful Lake City and their wonderful people.  The Zoom link is on their website\, https://lakecity.lib.mn.us/ On the library’s calendar: “Husom is a national best-selling author who has served with the Wright County Sheriff’s Department and writes the Winnebago County Mysteries\, Snow Globe Shop Mysteries\, and has stories in many anthologies. She is also a member of Sisters in Crime and Mystery Writers of America.”
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/this-writers-life-author-talk-lake-city/
LOCATION:Lake City Library\, 201 South High Street\, Lake City\, MN\, 55041\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210120
DTSTAMP:20210120T003723Z
CREATED:20210120T003404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T003723Z
UID:1074-1611014400-1611100799@www.christinehusom.com
SUMMARY:Featured Author on the Anoka County Website
DESCRIPTION:https://www.anokacounty.us/4029/Christine-Husom \nChristine Husom is a national best-selling author from Buffalo and served with the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. She pens the Winnebago County Mysteries\, and the Snow Globe Shop Mysteries.” She has stories in six anthologies and co-edited one. Her latest titles are Remains In Coyote Bog and Frosty The Dead Man. She’s a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime and loves events and serving on panels with fellow siblings. www.christinehusom.com. \n1. Tell us about the featured book. What is it about\, and why did you choose to write this story? \nRemains in Coyote Bog is the eighth in the Winnebago County Mystery series\, set in central Minnesota. Although Winnebago is fictional\, Wright County residents recognize it as their own. \nSergeant Corinne “Corky” Aleckson is the young protagonist in the series. Her father died before she was born\, leaving her mother alone with two small children. Corky overcame her mother’s overprotectiveness to pursue her lifelong dream of a law enforcement career. Her need to help victims and solve crimes drives her. Her instincts and training enable her. Corky recognizes her shortfalls and works closely with her friend and mentor\, the seasoned\, smart\, and sexy Detective Elton aka “Smoke” Dawes who has experienced a lot over the years. Their relationship ebbs and flows and grows through the series. \nThe plot for Remains in Coyote Bog was inspired by a project Wright County did a few years ago to fix a sinking road. When the road was constructed over 50 years ago\, they spanned a stretch of it over a swamp. That section was under water and closed several times a year. Added layers of asphalt made it worse. Engineers came up with an ingenious plan of placing large foam blocks under the road and that corrected the problem. When I heard that the swamp was a sixty-foot-deep peat bog\, one of my first thoughts was\, “Ah\, hah. I’ve read about bodies buried in bogs\, seen photos of them. What if . . .” \nI landed on a basic plot\, then worked through who the antagonist was\, what led her to commit her crimes\, why she buried the bodies in the bog\, and how she managed it. The subplot of the book is centered around a crime the sheriff’s son was involved in\, and its far-reaching impact. \nI believe that characters guide and drive the plot. I delve into their psyches\, uncover what makes them tick\, what drives them. In the case of the antagonists\, why they chose a bad or evil path over a good one. \nBack cover blurb: Bodies marked with religious symbols are recovered from Coyote Bog and send Sergeant Corinne Aleckson and Detective Smoke Dawes on a quest.  Who buried them there? They pore through missing persons’ files\, consult an FBI profiler\, and are soon in pursuit of an angel of death. Their investigation leads them into uncharted and dangerous territory\, but they’ll stop at nothing to end the death angel’s reign. \n2. Tell us a little about your writing process. What kind of research do you do\, and how long do you spend researching before beginning a book? \nBefore I put words on a page\, a criminal activity forms in my mind and I loosely create a plot and subplot around that. I imagine characters in scenes\, immerse myself into those scenes\, watch their actions\, and listen to their exchanges. I know who the bad guy is\, the beginning\, the end\, and a few key plot points. Then I go to work. \nI build the story as I write and have been surprised along the way\, like when a character I hadn’t yet thought of walks in\, or when one of my characters does something unexpected. I’ve sat on the sidelines and called out to them\, “What in the world were you thinking?” or “Why did you do that?” As if they could hear me. \nThere are often twists that present themselves as I write. I go back in the story and insert the newly found clue where it fits. My writing process varies from book to book because each story is unique and has a different antagonist up to his or her own criminal activities. \nI do a great deal of research and rely on experts\, or others with experience in different areas\, to educate me\, help ensure accuracy in my stories. I’ve studied adipocere\, Arabian Horse diseases\, FBI profilers\, the difference between psychopaths and sociopaths\, human trafficking\, organ harvesting\, types of snowshoes\, decomposition\, maggots\, various psychological disorders. In my third book\, I researched for about six months before I wrote the story. I got onto chat lines with victims of ritual abuse and studied cults\, dissociative identity disorder\, and healing therapy. I interviewed a former minister who worked with abuse victims. As examples. \nFor Remains in Coyote Bog\, I studied types of wetlands and bogs in Minnesota—and around the world—and how they were formed. I read many articles on bog bodies found over the centuries and how they were preserved in the peat\, angel of death/mercy serial killers\, and ground-penetrating radar. My research has taken as long as writing the book at times. \n 3. What is the most difficult part of your artistic process? \nCarving out the time to write is my biggest challenge. Then when I’m at work\, taking care not to get distracted. \n 4. How did publishing your first book change your process of writing? \nIt motivated me to finish the second book in the series in a timely manner. People who read series look forward to the next one a year or so later. I haven’t turned out a book every year in the Winnebago County Mysteries but have launched eleven books in eleven years between the two series. I work well under pressure so when Penguin Random House set due dates for the three Snow Globe Shop Mysteries\, I pushed myself to meet those deadlines. \n 5. Are there any writers or authors who have influenced your writing? If not\, who are some of your favorite writers?  \nSome of the classic writers I appreciate are Dickens\, London\, Melville\, and Christie. When I first read contemporary mysteries\, Mary Higgins Clark\, Patricia Cornwell\, and Tami Hoag\, were among my favorites that hooked me on the genre. There is a long list of talented Minnesota authors\, and if I start a list\, I may inadvertantly leave some out. The Twin Cities Sisters in Crime has a fan page on Facebook. It’s a good place to check out local authors. \n 6. How many unpublished and half-finished books do you have? \nI completed two romance novels over thirty years ago and have a few partial mainstream manuscripts I may finish someday. I’m currently working on the 9th Winnebago County Mystery and the 4th Snow Globe Shop Mystery. \n7. What does literary success look like to you? \nWhen readers tell me how much they love my books and can’t wait for the next one. That they can imagine meeting my characters on the street. Or they’d like to hang out with Corky and her friend\, Sara. Or have a beer with Smoke. I feel blessed so many people are sharing this journey with me. \n8. What inspired you to start writing? \nThe inspiration has always been inside of me. I have a warm memory of walking into my first-grade classroom and seeing the letters of the alphabet posted on the wall above the blackboards. I was in awe\, excited that I would learn to read and write so I could put my stories on paper. \n9. When you’re not writing\, what do you like to do in your spare time? \nI belong to the Twin Cities Sisters in Crime and enjoy doing mystery panels with them around the state. I love visiting book clubs and speaking at libraries and other venues. I also sell my books at a number of art and craft fairs most years—sadly\, only one in 2020. \nI also serve as a Wright County Commissioner and that keeps me hopping. This year I spent a lot of time remodeling a home we bought. My husband and I enjoy having our children and grandchildren over for Sunday dinners. I volunteer at church and civic events\, garden\, decorate and read.
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SUMMARY:Author Presentation for MetroWest branch of American Association of University Women - Via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be speaking about my author life\, my books\, and road to publishing for this fine organization. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/author-presentation-for-metrowest-branch-of-american-association-of-university-women-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Paranormal Mysteries Panel by Once Upon A Crime Bookstore - Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION:“Another fantastic panel in partnership with Twin Cities Sister’s In Crime! Paranormal fiction is more popular today than ever before. Our authors present an intriguing exploration of paranormal elements and their influence on today’s modern crime fiction. Featuring : Natalie Fowler (author\, paranormal investigator\, and psychic medium)\, Christine Husom (national best-selling author)\, Rob Jung (#1 best-selling author)\, Panel moderated by Timya Owen (author and editor)” \nThis will be great! Here is the link to register : https://www.crowdcast.io/e/paranormal-mysteries/register \n 
URL:https://www.christinehusom.com/event/paranormal-mysteries-panel-by-once-upon-a-crime-bookstore-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, 604 W 26th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
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