Always Mary Oliver. Usually Anne Lamott and William Kent Kruger. Lou Berney. These are the writers I turn to when[…]
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A Conversation with Mystery Writer Marni Graff
MISS DEMEANORS ARE BACK! And we’re excited to welcome author and my fellow Anglophile Marni Graff for a conversation about[…]
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Mystery Writers Reveal a Vital Clue
It was just a red herring, as you might have expected from a gaggle of mystery writers. We weren’t really[…]
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We’re Taking a Vacation
After six years of blogging every weekday, we’ve decided to take a short vacation to give all the Miss Demeanors[…]
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On Writing: The Flawed Protagonist
Numerous times I’ve seen readers roll their eyes and say, “Oh, no, not another recovering alcoholic detective.” I get that.
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The Physical Act of Writing
Writing can be exorbitantly taxing on the body. From magnetic keyboards to stretching, there are ways to alleviate the aches and pains that accompany regular hours spent at a desk. Read on to find out how.
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Creating Characters: No Right Way
Creating living, breathing characters that readers can love or hate and identify with is a huge part of every author’s[…]
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4 Things Book Clubs would like writers to know
Writers spend a lot of time talking to other writers. We have to. They’re the only people who understand the[…]
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A Few of My Favorite Mystery Book Series
There are so many terrific mystery series, but there’s always room for more in a well rounded mystery reader’s to be read pile. Here are some favorites.
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Connecting Authors & Readers (It’s Not Easy)
One of the first things impressed upon new authors is the importance of connecting with readers. Traditionally, we do that by establishing a social media presence, participating in conferences, appearing at book club events, holding book signings, starting a blog, and most importantly, compiling a list of emails for a newsletter. This all takes time, of course, and it isn’t easy or automatic. If no one knows your book exists, they won’t read it. If they don’t read it, they can’t love it and recommend it to others.
Fortunately, there are new ways of getting your book and your name out there. A new website called Shepherd.com exists to do just that.