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Hercule Poirot, Sherlock Holmes, Hieronymous Bosch — Prominent detectives deserve provacative names. In looking for a name that wasn't run-of-the-mill, and could be worked into the titles for a mystery series. I had a long list of names that might work before starting my research. Was the name used before in a novel? Is there a famous person with that name? When I got to Queena, I found Queena Mario, famous lyric soprano with the Metropolitan Opera. And when I looked further,

One of the main characters of Drama Queen is Muir Beach - Queena's cozy coastal town and the location of the two dead bodies she stumbles across. Below is a quick history of the land and its inhabitants for those looking for a deeper dive. Early History and the Coast Miwok Before European arrival, California had the densest human population anywhere north of Mexico. Over 600 village sites have been discovered along the coast between the Marin Headlands and Bodega Bay. Today

Kabuki, a traditional form of Japanese theater which originated in the early 17th century, is known for its elaborate costumes, stylized performances, and rich storytelling. Its influence can be seen in various works, including the intriguing debut novel Drama Queen: A Muir Beach Mystery . A quick Kabuki primer from Drama Queen: A Muir Beach Mystery, Chapter 20 (adapted for this post) Kabuki originated when Japan was under the rule of a Shogun who kicked out all foreigners an