Miss Demeanors

7 Mystery Publishers That Don’t Require Agents

October 16, 2023 Susan Breen Books

Yes, it’s great to have a literary agent. But if you don’t have one, or don’t want one, there are[…]

Adventures in Audiobooks

October 13, 2023 Sharon Ward Uncategorized

So I’d been toying with the idea of turning my books into audiobooks. After all, audiobooks are the fastest growing[…]

Five Things I Can Never Do Again

October 11, 2023 Connie Berry Writers habits

A question I’m frequently asked is, “When did you become a writer?” I usually answer with one of my favorite quotes (no idea who said it): “You aren’t a writer because you write; you write because you’re a writer.” In other words, writing isn’t something you do but something you are. Writers must write. And once you start writing, you’re never the same, and you can never go back. There are certain things you can never do again.

Words, Words, Words Part 2: The Natives

October 9, 2023 MIss Demeanors Language, Uncategorized

Last time we looked at unusual words and their origins. This time, I’m taking a look at words that our[…]

Naming Characters

October 6, 2023 Keenan Powell Creating Characters

Recently while working on a first draft, I realized that I had named several characters “TK” (To Come) which was getting confusing. So, when I ran into the fabulous Sybil Johnson, the author of Brush Up for Murder at Bouchercon, I asked her to guest write a blog post on the topic. And here is what she said: