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You Had Me at Jane Austen

December 17, 2021 Connie Berry Fiction, Giveaway, Inspiration

Today Miss Demeanors is delighted to welcome mystery writer and teacher Jane K. Cleland, author of books on writing as well as the popular Josie Prescott Antiques mystery series. ONE LUCKY COMMENTER this month will win a signed copy of Jane’s latest book!

Anne Rice

December 15, 2021 Emilya Naymark #inspiration, Fiction, Inspiration, Reading

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Anne Rice on December 11. Her work was hugely influential to many, and to me personally.

Five Writing Flaws That Slow Me Down

November 9, 2021 Connie Berry Fiction, Inspiration, Writing

This year, for the first time, I’m doing NaNoWriMo–National November Writing Month. Well, “doing” is probably a bit of an overstatement. To date I’ve written exactly 2,403 words. No medals for me. Am I doomed to failure?

Death at Greenway: Lori Rader-Day

October 13, 2021 C. Michele Dorsey Fiction, Historical Mysteries, Inspiration, Reading, Writing

I was honored to receive an advance copy of Death at Greenway annotated by the author Lori Rader-Day, which I won in a charity auction. I made myself read it slowly, savoring the experience of having the insight of the author as I read her fabulous story about Agatha Christie’s holiday home. Lori generously answered a few of my questions to share with Miss Demeanor’s readers.

Stories, stories, everywhere

October 12, 2021 Susan Breen Inspiration

Recently I spent twelve days in the hospital. One thing I discovered is that there is actually a limit to the number of Law & Orders you can watch. But, when I turned off the TV, I discovered myself awash in some of the most profound and moving stories I’d ever heard.

Name It, Wear It, Eat It, Drink It

September 24, 2021 Alexia Gordon Fiction, Inspiration

While images of James Bond and his martinis and Nero Wolfe and his beer, and apocryphal quotes about the degree of inebriation best suited to writing, come readily to mind, no one thinks as much about a character’s favorite shade of nail polish or preferred aftershave. The Missdemeanors were up to the challenge, however. I asked them, You’ve been hired to create a new cocktail, ice cream flavor, or lipstick color. You have to name it after a book, fictional character, or author. Who’s it named for and what’s it like?