CHERYL A. HEAD: TIME’S UNDOING
Please join me in welcoming Cheryl Head to the Miss Demeanors blog. Cheryl is the author of the highly regarded[…]
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FOUR CASES FOR CRIME WRITERS TO WATCH
Does art imitate life or life imitate art? It doesn’t matter for a crime writer. We know that real people[…]
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The Ins and Outs of Book Covers (and Hidden Depths Cover Reveal)
While the old adage says you can’t tell a book by its cover, the newest science for marketing books says[…]
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SHOULD WRITERS BE TRAVELERS OR VACATIONERS?
I’ve said on about a million panels that writers should curate their experiences, (aka refill their tanks, aka have something[…]
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What is a beta reader and do I need them?
Writers and readers hear terms bandied about and don’t often understand them. Beta readers was a new one to me[…]
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3 Tips on Writing What You Know (without confusing people)
Sometimes 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?
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Weather and Moods
Jack, Molly, and I have gone south for a few weeks to escape the cold weather in our New England[…]
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OMG! I Have the Wrong Murderer!
By Matt Witten. Here I was, two thirds of the way through the first draft of my mystery thriller Killer Story, and doubt held me in its iron grip. Had I chosen the wrong murderer?
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CELEBRATING
Today I’m raising a glass to two Miss Demeanors in honor of their nominations for two prestigious awards presented annually[…]
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GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: Cover Reveal!
It’s a rare moment of pure joy for a writer. For the person who spent hours, if not years,[…]
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