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Current news:
1/10/2026
New banner photo: Taken at approximately 9:30 PM, January 1, 2026 in ⁨Ölfus⁩, ⁨Southern Region⁩, ⁨Iceland⁩. The Northern Lights were a bit shy on New Year's Day (night) but still a wonder to behold. Our tour guide brought us to a national park area and we stood at the edge of a recovering lava field with about 20 busloads of tourists recording photos as fast as our frozen fingers would allow. Shy or not, the lights were truly spectacular and one of the most memorable moments of my life.

In book news—
All three books in the MC McCall series are available in print and ebook formats.

Last Year's news:
7/28/2025
I'm honored and humbled to announce that the esteemed Mary Ann Grossman from Pioneer Press reviewed Postmarked Castle Cove in Sunday's paper. An amazing book review and shout out to US Postal Inspection Service! "Thriller ode to postal inspectors…" Yes, indeed! I feel like a book review by Mary Ann Grossman is the holy grail for MN authors.

Check out the review here: https://www.twincities.com/2025/07/27/readers-and-writers-a-thriller-ode-to-postal-inspectors-plus-a-memoir-turned-to-fiction/

For those unable to open the link I'll attach a photo of the print article below. Thank you, Mary Ann Grossman.
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7/7/2025
Postmarked Castle Cove selected as a winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award!!
🏆 Congratulations!

We are proud to present you with the Literary Titan Book Award. … Your book deserves extraordinary praise, and we are proud to acknowledge your hard work, dedication, and writing talent.

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The Literary Titan Book Award honors books that exhibit exceptional storytelling and creativity. This award celebrates novelists who craft compelling narratives, create memorable characters, and weave stories that captivate readers. The recipients are writers who excel in their ability to blend imagination with literary skill, creating worlds that enchant and narratives that linger long after the final page is turned.

7/2/2025
Review for Postmarked Castle Cove
Literary Titan

Judy M. Kerr’s Postmarked Castle Cove continues the gripping journey of MC McCall, a tough yet vulnerable U.S. Postal Inspector, as she struggles to maintain her sobriety while diving headfirst into a complex investigation involving missing mail, small-town secrets, and suspicious church leaders. The story is layered with emotional nuance, balancing themes of grief, addiction recovery, and justice.
Click the link to read the full 5-star review online: https://wp.me/p3cyvH-AMX
Thank you, Literary Titan for the amazing review of PCC!

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Minnesota Mystery Night held the third Monday of each month at Lucky's 13 Pub, 1352 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN.

Next event: January 19, 2026
Featuring David Housewright in conversation with Patrick Coyle.

For reservations go to: www.mnmysterynight.com
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Upcoming Events/Appearances

2026 Rosemount Writers Festival and Book Fair
Saturday, March 14, 2026 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Steeple Center, 14375 S. Robert Trail, Rosemount MN 55068

GCLS Annual Conference
August 5-9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Universal
Orlando, FL

10th Edition, Deep Valley Book Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center
Mankato, MN

Bouchercon 2026: Calgary
October 21-25, 2026
Telus Convention Centre
Calgary, Alberta Canada

**MORE APPEARANCES WILL BE ADDED AS EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED**

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