Renée's small fictional rural town of Porohiwi is once again the scene of a murder. But why would anyone kill grumpy old mask collector Matthew Durrell in his home? Blood Matters is award-winning playwright and novellist Renée's second crime novel. In it, Puti has taken over both guardianship of her 10-year-old niece Bella Rose and ownership of the local bookshop, "Mainly Crime", after the death of her sister. Otaki-based Renée says she doesn't dwell on the forensics in her books. She's far more interested in the impact of a murder on the small community she's created. Lynn Freeman asks her what she enjoys about writing crime stories. Blood Matters by Renée is published by The Cuba Press.