Crafting True Crime: Trial by Ambush
For our readers, a Christmas present from the incomparable John Valeri, host of Central Booking podcast, a writer, readers and[…]
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Category: Inspiration
On Writing Historicals: Celeste Connolly and her Lady Petra series
I decided this year to challenge myself as a writer, and am attempting a stand alone historical between my Nora[…]
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Solving Writer’s Block with Embodied Writing
Embodied writing connects the mind and body, allowing writers to access deeper layers of creativity and insight. It involves tuning into physical sensations, emotions, and instincts as a way to inform the writing process. Instead of just relying on intellect, writers engage their bodies to explore their characters and stories more fully.
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Dales Detective Series: Julia Chapman
I was looking for a new series to bring on my book tour in June, paperbacks I could easily pack[…]
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Laura Essay: Side Effects Are Minimal
Please welcome guest author Laura Essay, who will discuss her novel centered on the opioid crisis, and what inspired her[…]
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Going to the Dogs
It is to my chagrin what whenever I post a photo of my two admittedly adorable Australian Doodles, Seamus and[…]
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Lynda Allen: Flashes of Insight
I was recently at the Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival in Suffolk, Virginia, a yearly event I enjoy attending because it[…]
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Sit down with your protagonist and listen to this music.
Almost a year ago my post offered links to music from YouTube, Get Your Free Music Sample Here. Then in[…]
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WRITERS WHO LEFT A HOLE IN MY HEART
I am a reader who looks forward to new releases by my favorite authors. I know Tana French has[…]
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Bookshelves and what’s on ’em
The place we keep our treasured books varies from reader to writer, providing inspiration and research, but who knew bookshelves[…]
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