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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