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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The Mystery of Endings
Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Right? Not always. Have you ever had the bad luck[…]
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GIVING CHARACTERS CLOSURE
I began writing the Sabrina Salter series when I was on vacation in St. John ten years ago. I was[…]
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Summer Kickoff
people have different rituals to mark the coming of summer. It could be ice cream, or the first day at the beach–or unlimited reading.
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An Interview with thriller writer Jaime Lynn Hendricks
Jaime 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.
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Becoming a Woman of Mystery
My 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?
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I Knew That: The Mystery of the Mind
I learned two things this week. Two things I knew but seem to have forgotten. Both are important to my[…]
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5 Reasons Why Book Reviews Matter
When readers see authors asking, sometimes begging for reviews of their books, they may wonder why are they doing this?[…]
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The Three Things I Love Most About Self-Publishing
Self-publishing provides autonomy, insight, and velocity to a mystery author’s work. here’s a few of the benefits to authors.
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In person events, signings, book tours
I’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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