A Blog for Readers and Writers of Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction
“Doesn’t pay attention in class.”
That was a common remark on my school report cards, along with “tends to daydream,” and “head in the clouds.” I know because my mom was a saver, and I still have a box of those early evaluations. To her credit, I don’t remember a single time she berated me for not coming home with all A’s.
Please welcome guest author Laura Essay, who will discuss her novel centered on the opioid crisis, and what inspired her[…]
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USA Today and Amazon bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women’s fiction, children’s[…]
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I’d planned to write about something different today, but my insomnia gave me the opportunity to write about the age-old[…]
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The first time I saw Brian Thiem, he was reading from his novel, Red Line, and I was awed. Not[…]
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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.
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As you know, I love Vanity Fair. At the back of the magazine is a “Proust Questionnaire” where they ask[…]
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