Shanks at the Bar in Japan

That is the cover of the April 2018 issue of Mysteries! magazine, published in Japan.  It features the first ever magazine appearance of my story "Shanks at the Bar."  Of course, it appears in English in my book Shanks on Crime.

When Women Didn't Count at WWU: the video

In February I was able to speak as part of the Western Libraries Readings Program.  I read the chapter on prostitution.  You can see the film of it...  This blog doesn't want me to load it so here's a link.

Catherine Dilts on Nobody Gets Killed

Catherine Dilts reviews mystery stories, bless her.  This week she looks at four stories from the March/April issue of AHMM.  Here's what she says about mine.

Robert Lopresti's entry in this issue of AHMM is Nobody Gets Killed. I am impressed by how this author handles both humor and serious subjects with equal skill. This story is one of the serious variety. You can read about the author's inspiration and the writing process here. This story proves that AHMM publishes variety. This is not a standard mystery story. Instead, during a routine traffic stop, tension builds to the conclusion of a piece that reads more like literary fiction. Nicely done. 

Thank you, Catherine!

When Women Didn't Count bookfaced

Silly but it's fun.  Talented student photographer Michael Nguyen was taking bookface pictures in the library.  This is me with co-worker and firend Tamara Belts.

When Women Didn't Count at Wikipedia

Another first.  My book was cited in Wikipedia, in the article on Lucille Foster McMillin, who headed the Civil Service Commission during World War II.

Nobody Gets KIlled at SleuthSayers

Today at SleuthSayers I explain the tragic circumstances that inspired "Nobody Gets Killed."

When Women Didn't Count gets cited

A proud moment for a librarian author.  My book has just received its first citation in a scholarly article.  Thank you, Helen L. Norton.

Nobody Gets Killed at Trace Evidence

Today at the AHMM blog I explain how I needed a little help to write "Nobody Gets Killed."

When Women Didn't Count in Louisiana

To celebrate Women's History Month, the St. Tammany Library in Louisiana is urging people to read my book.  What excellent taste and judgment!