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Elizabeth Elwood

My first Christmas present, and what a lovely surprise to see my story “The Last Noel” in Mystery Weekly!

When Grannie Forbes falls face first into the Christmas pudding, no one in the family is particularly sorry, but soon the questions begin. Did someone take a hand to ensure that this was her last Noel? It was wickedly fun

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Thrilled to have a story in A Hint of Hitchcock

I couldn’t resist answering the call to write a story inspired by one of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies. Being a long-time fan of Daphne du Maurier’s novel, Rebecca, and having enjoyed the film he made of the book, this seemed the

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Join me for our book launch: Sisters in Crime – Crime Wave 2

Please join me on Wednesday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. Pacific time for the official launch of Crime Wave: Women of a Certain Age. My story, titled “The Fair Rosamund and the Summer of Love, is one of 16 mysteries

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My First Podcast, courtesy of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine

I spent many years recording soundtracks for Elwoodettes Marionettes when I lived in town, but since moving to the coast and having the pandemic put an end to performing, my recording equipment has remained idle. Therefore, I was delighted to

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“Number 10 Marlborough Place” wins Best Short Story in the CWC Awards of Excellence

I am so thrilled to see that my latest story for EQMM, set in Post-War England, has won Best Short Story for the Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence. I was inspired to write the story after watching an

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Another Story in Black Cat Weekly!

When a third-rate actress falls to her death after accusing a popular anchorman of rape, a narcissistic theatre critic who has murdered a few of her plays, discovers there is more to her story than meets the eye. Read Me

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Thrilled to be featured on the cover of Black Cat Weekly!

A man is shot dead inside a locked room. He’s found seconds later. No one else was there. Suicide seems the obvious answer, yet Detective Constable Annie Blake thinks it was murder. Can she prove it? Find out in my

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Writing for the Short Story Market

With the pandemic decimating live theatrical productions, not to mention live book events, marketing novels and plays has become more of a challenge than usual.  Therefore, I’ve been delighted to discover the enjoyment of writing for the short-story market. Until

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Moonlight, Misadventure and Memories of a Drama Teacher

When I saw the title, Moonlight and Misadventure, the first thing that came to mind was a quote from William Shakespeare: “Ill met by moonlight, proud Titania.” After all, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is the epitome of moonlight and misadventure—and

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The Three Lives of Thomasina Bug

We first met Thomasina Bug six years ago. We were staying at our Pender Harbour cottage and I was out for an evening walk with my husband, Hugh, and our daughter Katie, who had driven up from Vancouver to stay

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Mini-Bio

elizabeth elwood imageElizabeth Elwood is the author of six books in the Beary Mystery series, all of which have received high praise for their wit and style. She is also a playwright whose plays have entertained audiences in both Canada and the United States. In addition, she acts as artistic director for Elwoodettes Marionettes and has created twenty marionette musicals for that company. Born in England, Elizabeth just moved from Vancouver to British Columbia's beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Bibliography

Mystery Books:


To Catch an Actress
A Black Tie Affair
The Beacon
The Agatha Principle
The Devil Gets His Due
After Rebecca
Ghosts of Christmas Past (Story EQMM)
The Chess Room (Story EQMM
The Homicidal Understudy (Story Malice Domestic Mystery Most Theatrical

Plays:


Casting for Murder
Renovations
Shadow of Murder
Body and Soul

Marionette Shows:


Babes in the Wood
The Birthday Bug
Guard Dog on Duty
Guard Dog on the Spot
Guard Dog on Show
Guard Dog in Concert
Guard Dog with Heart
Katie’s Halloween Adventure
The Witch from Down Under
The Prince who had Everything
Die Fledermaus, the Sequel
The Fairy Tale that Went Wrong
The Egg Detector
The Magical Christmas Forest
Aladdin
The Cinderella Caper
King John’s Christmas
The Sorcerer Princess
The Christmas Spirit
The Christmas Present of Christmas Past
The Highwayman’s Christmas

Associations

  • Burnaby Writers’ Society
  • Crime Writers of Canada
  • Vagabond Players

Reviews

  • Barbara Kay
  • Blue Ink Reviews
  • ForeWord/Clarion Review
  • Kirkus Review
  • Royal City Record

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