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Perseverance

June 13, 2024 Susan Breen #inspiration, Books, Fiction

The first time I saw Brian Thiem, he was reading from his novel, Red Line, and I was awed. Not[…]

Autofiction

June 11, 2024 Emilya Naymark #inspiration, Books, Fiction

One could argue that all fiction is autofiction, to a degree. After all, we can only experience the world through[…]

Five Tips for Short-Story Success: A Guest Post by Judy Penz Sheluk

June 6, 2024 Connie Berry Short Stories, Tips and Tricks

Join me in welcoming Judy Penz Sheluk to Miss Demeanors! Judy is a former journalist and magazine editor and the bestselling author of two mystery series, several short stories, and two books on publishing. She is also the publisher and editor of four Superior Shores Anthologies. The latest, Larceny & Last Chances, will be available June 18. Today Judy is sharing some wise advice from her long experience with the short-story genre.

PROUST QUESTIONNAIRE WITH MAUREEN KLOVERS

June 4, 2024 Lane Stone Mystery Community, Writers inspirations

As you know, I love Vanity Fair. At the back of the magazine is a “Proust Questionnaire” where they ask[…]

An Interview with Suzanne Trauth

May 28, 2024 Catherine Maiorisi Uncategorized, Writing

I read and loved What Remains of Love by Suzanne Trauth when it came out and I’ve been thrilled to[…]

Tools of the Trade

May 27, 2024 MIss Demeanors #inspiration, Tips and Tricks, Writers, Writers habits

A very Happy Memorial Day to those who served, and those who still do~ I’m spread out over the end[…]

An interview with Elizabeth Crowens

May 21, 2024 Susan Breen Book Covers, Books, Fiction, Writers

Award-winning novelist Elizabeth Crowens has kindly stopped by to answer some questions about the Golden Age of Hollywood, Sherlock Holmes[…]

Prologues: Yes or No?

May 16, 2024 Connie Berry Tips and Tricks

Of all the tools available to fiction writers, the most maligned may be the prologue. With the possible exception of the adverb and the semi-colon, no other literary device engenders such visceral hatred. Prologues have been called “superfluous,” “tedious info-dumps,” and “a bait-and-switch technique.” Agents and editors, we’re told, hate them. But are they always bad?