The Nurse by Claire Allan
ell Sweeny has disappeared.
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Month: December 2021
Why do we write about murder and mayhem given life’s real storms?
Late last night, I received more news from my home state of Kentucky. A high school friend was okay, but his sister-in-law’s family lost their home and the husband is in critical condition following last weekend’s tornadoes. I couldn’t bring myself to post about holiday cheer.
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The Christmas Movie List You’ve Secretly Been Waiting For
Coming to a Streaming Device Near You Boyfriends of Christmas Past You, Me, & the Christmas Trees Christmas in My[…]
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Taking a Bow!
Surviving is quite an accomplishment and sharing about it can be inspiration…It’s been a tough year.
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3 Lessons from the NY Pitch Conference
I’ve been a workshop leader at the NY Pitch Conference for more than a decade. That means that four times[…]
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A New Miss Demeanor!
Miss Demeanors is celebrating the addition of a new member, Sharon Ward, author of the Fin Fleming Mysteries. Welcome Sharon!
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You Have the Right to Remain Silent and Other Legal Stuff Media Get Wrong
Previously published in Sisters in Crime First Draft, December 1, 2021 The police do not have to give Miranda warnings.[…]
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Books to Film, 2021
I’m as much of a film buff as I’m a reader, and when I find out a favorite book is now a movie… well, life is good!
This year brought an abundance of adaptations, with a couple more to come early next year. Here are some of the ones I saw and enjoyed thoroughly, plus a sneak peak at the future.
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What to read this month
What books are you reading that you would recommend right now? And how do you keep track of recommendations?
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