Writing runs in the Higgins Clark family

St. Paul, Minn. — She's one of the best-selling mystery writers of all time. Mary Higgins Clark has been gaining fans since her first book, "Where are the Children," was published in 1975.

In the U.S. alone, her books have sold more than 85 million copies. Higgins Clark is in the Twin Cities to talk about her latest book, "I Heard That Song Before." And for the first time, Mary Higgins Clark has written a children's book called "Ghost Ship."

Her daughter, Carol Higgins Clark, is following in her mother's footsteps. She's an author in her own right, and is out with the ninth in her series of Regan Reilly mysteries. The two have also collaborated on several projects.

MPR's Greta Cunningham spoke with both women about their writing -- and about writing together.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 05/17/2007, 4:50 p.m.