It’s hot out there Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21 but the thermometer on my car’s dashboard is already[…]
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A Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
It’s hot out there Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21 but the thermometer on my car’s dashboard is already[…]
Read moreEvery story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Right? Not always. Have you ever had the bad luck[…]
Read moreI began writing the Sabrina Salter series when I was on vacation in St. John ten years ago. I was[…]
Read morepeople have different rituals to mark the coming of summer. It could be ice cream, or the first day at the beach–or unlimited reading.
Read moreJaime Lynn Hendrick’s debut, Finding Tessa released last year to great success and greater reviews. I caught up with this extremely prolific author (how prolific? VERY), and asked her to share a little about her publishing journey and writing practice. The answers are delightful, intimidating, and inspiring.
Read moreMy question to my fellow Missdemeanors–if you had the opportunity for a do-over, if you could walk away from your current life and reinvent yourself, where would you go and who would you be?
Read moreI learned two things this week. Two things I knew but seem to have forgotten. Both are important to my[…]
Read moreWhen readers see authors asking, sometimes begging for reviews of their books, they may wonder why are they doing this?[…]
Read moreSelf-publishing provides autonomy, insight, and velocity to a mystery author’s work. here’s a few of the benefits to authors.
Read moreI’m only now beginning to realize the wealth and breadth of in person events that are available to authors. From what I’m hearing, online launches and panels aren’t going away either, and podcasts are on the ascendancy.
In other words, there’s a plethora of ways to get the word out about your book baby.
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