Brenda loves mysteries almost as much as she loves coffee and bear claws. In Baker's Dozen, she sits down with authors for thirteen questions about books, writing, and the stories that inspire them.

Sometimes the characters deserve a chance to tell their side of the story. Pull up a chair and join our favorite fictional baker as she cats with the fictional characters from some of your favorite (or soon to be favorite) books.

Want to learn more about the woman behind the pastries at the Bear Claw Bakery? From favorite books to crossword puzzles to her ongoing battle against spiders, here's a fun collection of tid-bits about one of Flat Rock's favorite residents.