Former Metropolitan Opera violinist turned author, lecturer, arts writer. Numerous awards for screenplays and novels. Lectures on both coasts. @ATCA_Member
Washington, USA
Joined August 2012
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I have been honored in the 2026 American Book Fest American Fiction Awards for Overture to Murder!
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A suspicious hit-and-run, a backstage murder, and a violinist who won’t quit sleuthing. “Overture to Murder” delivers high notes of suspense and danger. #AmReading #Whodunit @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
Incorporating 'Overture to Murder' and its themes of Wagner operas into my upcoming presentation for Wagner Society of Southern California.
Morning all! So we've made it to the end of the week. How are you going to spend the day #womenwriters?
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A suspicious hit-and-run, a backstage murder, and a violinist who won’t quit sleuthing. “Overture to Murder” delivers high notes of suspense and danger. #AmReading #Whodunit @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
A great summer read for the beach or the back porch!
Young violinist Julia's latest operatic adventure. A great addition to your holiday gift list! @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
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Julia Kogan investigates a grisly murder at the San Francisco Opera. Can she uncover the truth before the killer takes a final bow? Read “Overture to Murder” now. #CozyMystery #Opera @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
Erica Miner (Operatic Mysteries) retweeted
Julia Kogan dives into a backstage mystery full of secrets, suspects, and suspense. Read “Overture to Murder” now. #MysteryTale #MysterySeries #Secrets @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
Erica Miner (Operatic Mysteries) retweeted
In “Overture to Murder”, Julia Kogan trades her violin for a detective's hat as a suspicious accident and a chilling murder disrupt the opera. #MysteryBooks #OperaDrama @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
The latest book banner from AllAuthor.com expresses my love for books!
Many thanks to Judy Penz Sheluk for posting about Overture to Murder on her wonderful page, Authors Helping Authors:
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Erica Miner (Operatic Mysteries) retweeted
A suspicious hit-and-run, a backstage murder, and a violinist who won’t quit sleuthing. “Overture to Murder” delivers high notes of suspense and danger. #AmReading #Whodunit @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
Erica Miner (Operatic Mysteries) retweeted
Julia Kogan dives into a backstage mystery full of secrets, suspects, and suspense. Read “Overture to Murder” now. #MysteryTale #MysterySeries #Secrets @EmwrtrErica Buy Now --> allauthor.com/amazon/93205/
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Many thanks to the Independent Press Award for recognizing Overture to Murder as a Distinguished Favorite in the Mystery category!
Berlioz’s Grand ‘Troyens’ Scaled To Concert Stage Revels In Vocal Heroics classicalvoiceamerica.org/?p… via @Classical Voice North America
My debut piece for CVNA! Please enjoy and share!