NEWS!
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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.

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.
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!
Minnesota Mystery Night held the third Monday of each month at Lucky's 13 Pub, 1352 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN.
Next event: October 20, 2025
Featuring Michael Mallory and Cheri Johnson a/k/a Sigrid Brown in conversation.
For reservations go to: www.mnmysterynight.com
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Upcoming Events/Appearances
October 11-18, 2025
Annual Writing Retreat
Ten Mile Lake, MN
Will be working on co-writing project with friend and fellow author Jessie Chandler and also on MC 4.
November 9, 2025 - 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Minne-Mystery Con @ Once Upon a Crime book store.
604 W. 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55405
One day mini-convention in Minneapolis! Thirteen authors will talk about all things writing and books.
Event line-up:
Katrina Monroe & Frank Weber: On Real World Experience
Marcie Rendon, Joshua Moehling, & Mindy Mejia: On Characters
Jessie Chandler, Judy Kerr, & Stan Trollip: On Co-writing
Kristi Belcamino & Jess Lourey: On writing as therapy
Tracy Clark, Matt Goldman, & PJ Tracy: On Setting
Book Signing after author talks.
Tickets $10 (can be used for $5 off book purchase on day of event). https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minne-mystery-con-once-upon-a-crime-tickets-1743872873709
November 29 & 30, 2025
Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Twin River Arts Festival
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Ctr., Mankato, MN
Thanksgiving weekend! Take the family on a road trip to lovely Mankato, MN. This two-day event features 70+ artists, authors, and musicians. Come check it out and support local artists and authors! Books make great holiday gifts!
December 12, 2025 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Twin Cities Sisters in Crime Panel
"True Crime and the Mystery Writer"
Moderator: Christine Husom
Panelists: Jessie Chandler, Judy Kerr, and Frank Weber
Lost Spur Golf and Event Center, 2750 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan, MN 55121

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