Wednesday, December 08, 2004

Marcia Muller named Grand Master by MWA

The Mystery Writers of America has named Marcia Muller, "'the founding mother' of the modern hard-boiled female private eye novel," a Grand Master. Other authors to receive the organization's highest designation include Robert B. Parker, Elmore Leonard, Lawrence Block, Donald Westlake, Tony Hillerman, P.D. James, Ellery Queen, Daphne du Maurier, Graham Greene, James M. Cain, Rex Stout, Agatha Christie, and Raymond Chandler.

Congrats to Ms. Muller!