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A WRITER’S CONFESSION

January 10, 2024 C. Michele Dorsey Uncategorized

  I have been taking some classes in Irish literature recently and am discovering wonderful new writers. One of them[…]

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Three Wishes for You for 2024

January 5, 2024 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

The new year is the time when everybody—and I mean everybody—comes up with a list. Whether it’s a top ten[…]

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Food as Shorthand Descriptions

December 27, 2023 Lane Stone Uncategorized

I don’t write culinary mysteries. And I only cook when I can’t get out of it. Nice people at Whole[…]

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Ways to Increase Your Book Sales

December 15, 2023 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

Whether you are self-published author or traditionally published, all authors want the same thing, even if we don’t say it[…]

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For Everything There Is a Season…

December 6, 2023 Lane Stone Uncategorized

Turn, Turn, Turn.When I begin plotting a new book, I decide on the time of year for it to take[…]

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5 Tips for Writing the Best Books for Escapism

December 4, 2023 Emilya Naymark Uncategorized

Lately I seem to have more and more need for escapism. The news is terrifying, social media can be stressful,[…]

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Have You Read Deb Pines?

December 1, 2023 Catherine Maiorisi Uncategorized

I recently spoke with author Deb Pines about Evil for Evil the latest book in her long running Mimi Goldman[…]

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GIFT IDEAS FOR WRITERS

November 29, 2023 C. Michele Dorsey #inspiration, Uncategorized

Writers can be difficult to buy gifts for. Most are not clothes horses, unless you are talking about sweats, socks,[…]

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Hope You All Had a Great Thanksgiving

November 24, 2023 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

The day after Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite days of the year. I don’t shop. I never[…]

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Historical Sleuths

November 18, 2023 Marni Graff Books, Historical Mysteries, Reading, Uncategorized, Writers inspirations

I’ve been gathering research for a stand alone mystery set in 1926, for writing next year, while at the same[…]

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