Author Lea Wait with her latest novel

Maine author, historian and antique print dealer Lea Wait writes historical novels for ages 7-14, and the Agatha-finalist Shadows Antique Print Mystery series for adults featuring protagonist Maggie Summer.

Click here for a printable list of books.

Wondered just where the old cemetery was in WINTERING WELL? Or where the jail was in FINEST KIND? Brenda Erickson, a local Maine artist, has drawn a wonderful map of LEA WAIT’s WISCASSET which includes all of the locations mentioned in her historical novels. To see it, click here. To get a beautiful 11” x 17” poster for your favorite reader or classroom send $10 + $2.50 for shipping to Wait, P.O. 225, Edgecomb, Maine, and she’ll get one off to you. (For more than one copy, shipping costs are the same.)

(To see more of Brenda’s great work, see http://www.recipepaintings.com)

Come and meet Lea at the Hudson Children's Book Festival on May 1

Lea's guest blog on "Because Of A Book -- Jo March and I"

Lea's article (only slightly tongue-in-cheek) "Writing the Traditional Mystery" is on http://www.SellingBooks.com

Kate Narita interviews Lea about her book FINEST KIND for her Classroom Book of the Week Blog.

See an interview author Mike Spradlin did with Lea on his website!

Be Lea's friend on Facebook!

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