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A Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
I’m on a mission to find a set of common denominators that make characters generally beloved.
Read moreI had no idea there was such a thing as an Author’s Assistant until I ran across Kimberly Werntz. She[…]
Read moreWriters and readers hear terms bandied about and don’t often understand them. Beta readers was a new one to me[…]
Read moreSometimes writing what you know too well can leave readers scratching their heads. How to strike a balance between too deep of a dive and a fascinating peek?
Read moreWhen is my novel done? This may be the question I’m asked most frequently by my students. It’s a subject[…]
Read moreLast June, my husband went to England to attend my son’s graduation. Turned out to be the same weekend as[…]
Read moreNo one likes to be interrupted—while speaking or in life. But when I think about it, most of the memorable moments in my life were interruptions. What’s interesting about everything going as planned? Lately, I’ve been thinking about how to use interruptions in my writing.
Read moreRecently, an author friend preparing to teach a class on writing a series asked me what advice I’d give to an[…]
Read moreIt’s December. The world, or some of it, is filled with holiday cheer, but not me. Because I have to[…]
Read moreMiss Demeanors is pleased to welcome reviewer, columnist, interviewer and author John Valeri, who hosts the YouTube show CENTRAL BOOKING,[…]
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